Biotechnology MCQ question and answer with solution

1

Change in the base sequence within the gene is called

A) Breeding B) Cloning C) Mutation D) Fusion

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Answer: Option C

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2

Taq polymerase enzyme is found in

A) Thermus aquaticus B) E coli C) Pseudomonas D) Agrobacterium

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Answer: Option A

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3

Which country has produced the first transgenic glowing pigs that are all green from inside out?

A) Korea B) Japan C) Singapore D) Taiwan

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Answer: Option D

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4

The genetically engineered golden rice is rich in which of the following.

A) Vitamin-A and nicotinic acid B) β-carotene C) β-carotene and iron D) Vitamin-A and niacin

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Answer: Option B

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5

Assertion (A): Scientists can cut apart and paste together DNA molecules at will, regardless of the source of the molecules.
Reason (R): DNA fragments can be manipulated using restriction endonucleases and DNA ligases.

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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6

Human cloning is permitted in Britain for the purpose of

A) reproduction B) research C) therapeutics D) genetics

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Answer: Option C

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7

What is the purpose of restriction enzymes used in genetic engineering?

A) Restricts the protein synthesis in cells B) Cuts DNA at specific base sequence C) Degrade harmful proteins D) Join different DNA fragments

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Answer: Option B

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8

Which of the following correctly explains the phenomenon of 'test-tube baby'?

A) When every process of embryo formation is in the test-tube B) When the embryo develops in a test-tube C) When the fertilisation is external and development is internal D) When the fertilisation is internal and development is external

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Answer: Option C

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9

Geneco Technology is

A) Defence system for prevention from AIDS B) A method for the development of species for food crops C) Technique for pre-information regarding genetic disease D) Technique for prevention of cataract

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Answer: Option C

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10

With reference to 'stem cells', frequently in the news, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only.
2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs.
3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies.
Select the correct answer:

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

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Answer: Option B

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