NEET Previous Year Question
In recombinant DNA technology antibiotics are used:
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.
- ATo detect alien DNA
- BTo impart disease-resistance to the host plant
- CAs selectable markers
- DTo keep medium bacteria-free
Correct answer: C
Solution
(c) In recombinant DNA technology, antibiotics are used as selectable markers. Selectable markers helps in identifying and eliminating nontrans formants and selectively permitting the growth of the transformants.More Biotechnology: Principles & Processes PYQs
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