Biology · Principles and Processes in Biotechnology
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements:\n Statement I: The origin of replication ('ori') is a DNA sequence that controls the copy number of the linked alien DNA.\n Statement II: Normal E. coli cells naturally possess genes encoding resistance against ampicillin and chloramphenicol. \nIn the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct answer · Option 3
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Explanation
Statement I is correct. Statement II is incorrect because normal E. coli cells do not carry resistance against any of these antibiotics.