Zoology-Recombinant DNA

NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): A plasmid can autonomously replicate within a host cell. | Reason (R): A plasmid contains an origin of replication which initiates DNA replication.

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.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is true because plasmids can replicate independently within a host cell. The reason is also true and correctly explains the assertion as the origin of replication is essential for autonomous replication.

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