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Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

The normal E-coli cell carries resistance gene against:

A
Ampicillin
B
Chloramphenicol
C
Tetracycline
D
None of the above

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The correct answer is:
D

The normal E. coli strain used in cloning experiments (without any engineered plasmids) does not naturally carry resistance genes for antibiotics like:

• Ampicillin

• Chloramphenicol

• Tetracycline

Antibiotic resistance genes are usually introduced into plasmid vectors like pBR322 for selection purposes, not present in normal bacterial cells.

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