NEET2025Zoology-Gene Cloning Enzymes

NEET 2025 Zoology Essential vs Non-essential Enzymes Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following enzyme(s) are NOT essential for gene cloning?

A. Restriction enzymes

B. DNA ligase

C. DNA mutase

D. DNA recombinase

E. DNA polymerase

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A

C and D only

B

A and B only

C

D and E only

D

B and C only

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

DNA mutase and DNA recombinase are not essential for gene cloning, which primarily requires restriction enzymes and DNA ligase.

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