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  4. Consider the following two statements and select the correct option. Statement I: Selectable markers helps in identifying and eliminating non-transformants and selectively permitting the growth of transformants. Statement II: If a recombinant DNA bearing gene for resistance to ampicillin is transferred into E. coli cells, the host cells become transformed into ampicillin-resistant cells.

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Q. Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I : Selectable markers helps in identifying and eliminating non-transformants and selectively permitting the growth of transformants.
Statement II: If a recombinant DNA bearing gene for resistance to ampicillin is transferred into E. coli cells, the host cells become transformed into ampicillin-resistant cells.

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• Selectable markers helps in identifying and eliminating non-transformants and selectively permitting the growth of transformants.
• If a recombinant DNA bearing gene for resistance to ampicillin is transferred into E.coli cells, the host cells become transformed into ampicillin-resistant cells.