Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): DNA fragments from any source can be cloned into a plasmid.
Reason (R) : A plasmid can be transferred to other cells by gene transfer mechanism such as transformation and transduction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

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

Answer 2

The correct option is(B): Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)