RE-NEET2026Zoology-Biotechnology

RE-NEET 2026 Zoology Recombinant DNA Technology Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: In recombinant DNA technology, lysozyme is used for disrupting bacterial cells while cellulase is for plant cells. Reason R: Isolation of genetic material needs disruption of cells. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

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

B

A is correct but R is not correct

C

A is not correct but R is correct

D

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

While both statements are correct, R is a general statement about cell disruption, not specifically explaining the use of lysozyme and cellulase.

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