NEET 2025 Zoology DNA Fragment Analysis Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The DNA fragments extracted from gel electrophoresis can be used in construction of recombinant DNA.
Statement II : Smaller size DNA fragments are observed near anode while larger fragments are found near the wells in an agarose gel.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both statement I and statement II are correct
Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement I is correct as DNA fragments from gel electrophoresis are used in recombinant DNA technology. Statement II is incorrect because smaller fragments move further towards the anode, not near it.
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