Biology · Principles and Processes in Biotechnology

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).\n Assertion (A): A cloning vector must preferably have only a single recognition site for a given restriction endonuclease.\n Reason (R): Presence of more than one recognition site within the vector generates several fragments, which complicates the gene cloning process. \nIn the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. is true but (R) is false.
4. is false but (R) is true.