Question

Assertion (A): The use of chitinase enzyme is necessary for the separation of DNA from yeast cells but not in the case of Spirogyra.
Reason (R): Fungal cell wall is made up of fungal chitin.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Chitinase is crucial for the breakdown of chitin in fungal cell walls during DNA extraction from fungi. However, it is not required for organisms like Spirogyra that have a cellulose-based cell wall.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B