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Biotechnology MCQs

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Biotechnology MCQs

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Consider the following statements. 1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create seed can be patented in India. 2. In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board. 3. Plant varieties are not eligible to be patented in India. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

  1. A. 1 and 3
  2. B. 2 and 3
  3. C. Only 3
  4. D. 1, 2 and 3
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For which desirable character the transgenic crop 'Golden Rice' is produced?

  1. A. Vitamin A
  2. B. Essential Amino Acids
  3. C. Insulin
  4. D. Characteristic Starch
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Dolly, the world's first cloned animal was a

  1. A. sheep
  2. B. cow
  3. C. goat
  4. D. pig
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Researchers are manufacturing Genetically Modified (GM) fungi to produce

  1. A. Cheaper biofuel
  2. B. Generic drug for teatment of cancer
  3. C. Food supplement
  4. D. Edible oil
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Given 1. Blood cells 2. Bone cells 3. Hair strands 4. Saliva Samples taken for DNA testing in criminal investigation can be

  1. A. Only 1, 2 and 3
  2. B. Only 1 and 4
  3. C. Only 2 and 3
  4. D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Consider the following kinds of organisms. 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Flowering plants Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as bio-pesticides?

  1. A. Only 1
  2. B. Only 2 and 3
  3. C. Only 1 and 3
  4. D. 1, 2 and 3
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Who first outlined the structure of the life molecule (D.N.A.)?

  1. A. Dr. Maghnath Saha
  2. B. Dr. Stephan Hawking
  3. C. Dr. James Watson and Dr. Francis Crick
  4. D. Dr. Alexander Fleming
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PCR stands for

  1. A. Polymerase Cyclic Reaction
  2. B. Polymerase Chain Reaction
  3. C. Polyethyl Cytosine Reaction
  4. D. Polymerisation Chain Reaction
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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:

  1. A. Only 1 and 2
  2. B. Only 2 and 3
  3. C. Only 3
  4. D. 1, 2 and 3
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Geneco Technology is

  1. A. Defence system for prevention from AIDS
  2. B. A method for the development of species for food crops
  3. C. Technique for pre-information regarding genetic disease
  4. D. Technique for prevention of cataract
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Which of the following correctly explains the phenomenon of 'test-tube baby'?

  1. A. When every process of embryo formation is in the test-tube
  2. B. When the embryo develops in a test-tube
  3. C. When the fertilisation is external and development is internal
  4. D. When the fertilisation is internal and development is external
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What is the purpose of restriction enzymes used in genetic engineering?

  1. A. Restricts the protein synthesis in cells
  2. B. Cuts DNA at specific base sequence
  3. C. Degrade harmful proteins
  4. D. Join different DNA fragments
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