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In a scenario where E. coli cells are transformed with recombinant DNA carrying a gene for AmpR and then spread on agar plates containing Ampicillin, what would be the outcome?

Option: 1

Both transformed and untransformed recipient cells will undergo cell death.


Option: 2

Both transformed and untransformed recipient cells will successfully grow and form colonies.


Option: 3

Transformed recipient cells will thrive and form colonies, while untransformed recipient cells will undergo cell death.

 


Option: 4

Transformed recipient cells will undergo cell death, while untransformed recipient cells will successfully grow and form colonies.


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Transformed recipient cells carrying the ampicillin resistance gene, will be able to grow and form colonies on the agar plates. They are protected against the inhibitory effects of ampicillin. Untransformed recipient cells, lacking the resistance gene, will be unable to survive and undergo cell death in the presence of Ampicillin. Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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