Zoology-Recombinant DNA

NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following statements about recombinant DNA technology is correct?

A

Micro-injection directly introduces recombinant DNA into the nucleus of an animal cell.

B

Recombinant DNA can only be introduced into bacterial cells through heat shock.

C

Biolistics is a method used exclusively for animal cells.

D

Insertional inactivation requires the use of two different antibiotics for selection.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Micro-injection is indeed a method that allows for the direct injection of recombinant DNA into the nucleus of an animal cell, as described in the provided context. Options B and C misrepresent methods applicable to different cell types, while D incorrectly states the requirement of two antibiotics for insertional inactivation.

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