Zoology-Genetic Engineering
NEET Zoology Genetic Engineering Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Thermostable DNA polymerase is essential for the amplification of DNA during the PCR process.
Reason (R): Thermostable DNA polymerase is isolated from Thermus aquaticus, which allows it to remain active during high-temperature DNA denaturation.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
The assertion and reason are both true, as PCR requires thermostable DNA polymerase to withstand high temperatures during DNA denaturation, and such polymerase is derived from Thermus aquaticus.
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