Biotechnology — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “RNA interference (RNAi) technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why? 1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies. 2. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer. 3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies. 4. It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Recombinant DNA Technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred. 1. Across different species of plants. 2. From animals to plants. 3. From micro-organisms to higher organisms. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Genetics is the correct answer to “Nobel Prize winning scientist James D. Watson is known for his work in which area”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Buffalo is the correct answer to “Scientists of N.D.R.I., Kamal (Haryana) developed the second clone of which on the following animals”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Polyethylene glycol is the correct answer to “Which one of the following chemicals is used to fuse plant protoplasts in genetic engineering”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

A genetically modified Brinjal is the correct answer to “Bt brinjal is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

All of the above is the correct answer to “Sexual reproduction causes genetic variation because of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Mutation is the correct answer to “Among living organisms, which one of the following is the most responsible factor for bringing about the origin of a new species”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Plasmid is the correct answer to “Which of the following is used in Genetic Engineering”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Beta carotene is the correct answer to “The prime utility of 'Golden Rice' in combating vitamin A deficiency, the world's leading cause of blindness which affects about 250 million children lies in the richness of its kernel in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

(A) is false, but (R) is true is the correct answer to “Assertion (A): In human being, the females play a major role in determining the sex of the offspring. Reason (R): Women have two 'X' chromosomes.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing is the correct answer to “What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Nuclear transfer is the correct answer to “The cloned sheep 'Dolly' was created through which of the following technique given below.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

DNA polymorphism is the correct answer to “The Basis of DNA fingerprinting is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

The full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism is the correct answer to “In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Production of cloned animals is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not achieved by transgenic”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Structure of DNA is the correct answer to “James D. Watson and Francis Crick are associated with the discovery of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Dolly was born in the year 1998 is the correct answer to “Which of the facts about Dolly (sheep), the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell is not correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Identification and mapping of human genes and its sequence is the correct answer to “World level program 'Human Genome Project' is related with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person? 1. Iris scanning 2. Retinal scanning 3. Voice recognition Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Use of the organism or their substances which are gain by manufacturing process is the correct answer to “Which work among these falls into the category of Biotechnology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

To make in pest-resistant is the correct answer to “A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Gene mapping is the correct answer to “Which of the following is recently evolved in Genetic Engineering”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Dolly is the correct answer to “The name of the first cloned sheep was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Stem cells is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Biotechnologically improved variety of seeds which are ensured to yield sterile seed for next generation is the correct answer to “The controversial terminator technology backed by developed nations seeks to provide”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

XY is the correct answer to “Male's gene constituent is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

restriction endonuclease is the correct answer to “The cutting of DNA at specific locations became possible with the discovery of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

bacterium is the correct answer to “Insect resistant cotton plants have been geneticially engineered by inserting a gene from a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

It is treatment using biotechnology to convert viruses into therapeutic agents by reprogramming viruses to treat diseases is the correct answer to “What is Virotherapy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Golden rice is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a transgenic plant”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Y of male and X of female is the correct answer to “Which combination of chromosome in mankind give birth to a male child”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

All of these is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements about biofuel. 1. Biofuels are generally obtained from starchy plants. 2. Scientists are engaged in producing Genetically Modified (GM) fungi to breakdown long cellulose chain to yield cheaper biofuel. 3. Manufacturing biofuel from lignocellulose may be a preferable option. Which of the statements given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. The first transgenic cow is Rosie. 2. The milk of first transgenic cow contained the human alpha-lactalbumin. Which of the statements given above is/are correct about transgenic cow”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Fertilization takes place outside the mother's body is the correct answer to “In the case of a test tube baby”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is the correct answer to “The copies of a DNA molecule in a test tube are procured by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

G.S. Khush is the correct answer to “'Super rice' was developed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Look after all the above is the correct answer to “The Plant Field Gene Bank at Banthara will”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.

Reproductive cloning of animals is the correct answer to “What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biotechnology.