If a recombinant DNA bearing gene for ampicillin resistance if transferred into E.Coli cells and the host cells are spread on agar plates containing ampicillin, then:

Options

A. Both transformed and untransformed recipient cells will die
B. Both transformed and untransformed recipient cells will grow
C. Transformed recipient cells will grow and untransformed recipient cell will die
D. Transformed recipient cells will die and untransformed recipient cells will grow

Answer

C

Explanation

Transformed recipient cells will grow and untransformed recipient cell will die