NEET2020ZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesActual
In Recombinant DNA technology antibiotics are used: *Note: There was ambiguity in options in the original paper, hence the options are changed.
Options
- ATo keep medium bacteria-free
- BTo detect alien DNA
- CAs selectable markers
- DBoth ( B ) and ( C )
Correct answer
D. Both ( B ) and ( C )
Step-by-step solution
Selectable marker: Helps in identifying and eliminating non-transformants and selectively permitting the growth of the transformants. Normally, the genes encoding resistance to antibiotics such as ampicillin, chloramphenicol, tetracycline or kanamycin, etc., are considered useful selectable markers for E.coli. During the screening, it helps in differentiating the cells that have alien DNA or gene of interest.