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Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

If recombinant DMA is inserted within the coding sequence of enzyme galactosidase, which of the following will occur in case of non-recombinants?

A
Insertional inactivation.
B
Colonies do not produce any colour
C
Chromogenic substrate gives blue colour
D
Inactivation of enzyme galactosidase

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C

In non-recombinants, the β-galactosidase (lacZ) gene remains active. Therefore, in the presence of a chromogenic substrate (X-gal), the colonies produce a blue colour.

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