NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): A vector without an origin of replication cannot replicate within a host cell. | Reason (R): The origin of replication (ori) is responsible for controlling the copy number of the linked DNA.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The origin of replication is crucial for replication as it initiates the process and controls the copy number, making it essential for the replication of the vector in the host cell.
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