Which of the following statements is not true?
$I.$ $DNA$, being a hydrophilic molecule, cannot pass through cell membranes.
$II.$ $Agrobacterium$ $tumefaciens$ delivers a piece of $DNA$ known as $'T-DNA'$ in the $Ti$ plasmid, which transforms normal plant cells into tumour cells to produce chemicals against pathogens.
$III.$ Retrovirus, adenovirus, and papillomavirus are also now used as cloning vectors in animals because of their ability to transform normal cells into cancerous cells.
$IV.$ In genetic engineering, $DNA$ from different sources are cut with the same restriction enzymes so that both $DNA$ fragments have the same kind of sticky ends.
Choose the correct option.

  • A
    $Only\; I$
  • B
    $Only\; II$
  • C
    $Only\; III$
  • D
    $Only\; IV$

Explore More

Similar Questions

The given figure shows the cloning vector $pBR322$. Identify the labels $A, B, C,$ and $D$ correctly.

$A$: $cDNA$ libraries are important to scientists in human genomics.
$R$: $cDNA$ is a synthetic type of $DNA$ generated from $mRNA$.

Find the correct match.
$I$$II$$III$
$(a)$ $PCR$$(i)$ Specific base sequence$p.$ $Taq$ polymerase
$(b)$ Downstream processing$(ii)$ Inheritable gene$q.$ Ampicillin resistant
$(c)$ Restriction endonuclease$(iii)$ Amplification of $DNA$$r.$ $E. coli$
$(iv)$ Product separation and modification$s.$ Quality control

Read the following statements carefully and select the correct option $:-$
$(A)$ Source of the restriction enzyme Hind $II$ is Haemophilus influenzae.
$(B)$ If any protein encoding gene is expressed in a heterologous host,it is called as recombinant protein.
$(C)$ Microinjection method for injecting foreign gene is used for animal cell.
$(D)$ $\text{DNA}$ primers are chemically synthesized oligonucleotides that are complementary to the regions of $\text{DNA}$ in $\text{PCR}$.
How many of the above statements are correct?

An antibiotic resistance gene in a vector helps in the selection of:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo