MCQ
Function of ‘ori’ site in a vector is to
- AInitiate insertional inactivation
- ✓Initiate replication
- CCodes for the proteins involved in replication of the plasmid
- DInitiate antibiotic resistance
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| Column $-I$ | Column $-II$ |
| $(A)$ Tuberculosis | $(i)$ Harmless virus |
| $(B)$ Whooping cough | $(ii)$ Inactivated toxin |
| $(C)$ Diphtheria | $(iii)$ Killed bacteria |
| $(D)$ Polio | $(iv)$ Harmless bacteria |
Statement $I$ : Bt toxins are insect group specific and coded by a gene cry $IAc$.
Statement $II$ : Bt toxin exists as inactive protoxin in B. thuringiensis. However, after ingestion by the insect the inactive protoxin gets converted into active form due to acidic $\mathrm{pH}$ of the insect gut.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: