Biotechnology MCQ question and answer with solution

61

Which work among these falls into the category of Biotechnology?

A) Use of the organism or their substances which are gain by manufacturing process B) Modernization of the process of commercial industry to produce the goods used in Bio-exploration C) Use of modern technology in research of biological mutilation D) Use of industrial technology to increase the biosphere

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Answer: Option A

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62

A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is

A) To make in pest-resistant B) To improve its taste and nutritive qualities C) To make it drought resistant D) To make it shell-life longer

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Answer: Option A

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63

Which of the following is recently evolved in Genetic Engineering?

A) Gene analysis B) Gene mapping C) Gene splicing D) Gene synthesis

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Answer: Option B

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64

The name of the first cloned sheep was

A) Molly B) Dolly C) Jolly D) Rolly

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Answer: Option B

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65

The cells which have the capacity to divide and differentiate into any type of cells in the body are the focus of research of several serious diseases are

A) Bud cells B) Red cells C) Mesangial cells D) Stem cells

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Answer: Option D

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66

The controversial terminator technology backed by developed nations seeks to provide

A) Biotechnologically improved variety of seeds which are ensured to yield sterile seed for next generation B) Transgenic seeds which ensure noterminating passage of good traits generation after generation C) Selective termination of crop diseases D) Hybrid seeds that can be eaten but not grown

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Answer: Option A

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67

Consider the following statements.
1. Antibiotic resistance in micro organisms present in alimentary canal.
2. Allergic reaction
3. Toxicity
Which of the above risk (s) is/are associated with genetically modified food?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) 1 and 2 D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: Option D

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68

Male's gene constituent is

A) XX B) XY C) X D) Y

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Answer: Option B

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69

The cutting of DNA at specific locations became possible with the discovery of

A) cloning B) vectors C) restriction endonuclease D) Ligase enzyme

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Answer: Option C

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Assertion (A): Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting Bt gene.
Reason (R): The Bt gene is derived from a bacterium.

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

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Answer: Option A

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