Zoology-Genetic Engineering

NEET Zoology Genetic Engineering Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): Cutting the vector and source DNA with the same restriction enzyme is crucial for creating a recombinant vector. | Reason (R): Restriction endonucleases create DNA fragments that can be separated by gel electrophoresis.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Both statements are true but unrelated; cutting with the same enzyme ensures compatibility of ends, while gel electrophoresis is for separation based on size.

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