Chapter 11-Biotechnology: Principles and Process (Part- 2 )
1. Which of the following is an application of genetic engineering in medicine?
- Production of genetically modified crops
- Creation of transgenic animals
- Gene therapy
- Forensic DNA analysis
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2. The technique used to detect a specific DNA sequence using a complementary probe is:
- DNA sequencing
- Polymerase chain reaction
- Gel electrophoresis
- Southern blotting
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3. The process of producing identical copies of a gene is called:
- Gene cloning
- Genetic transformation
- Gene expression
- Genetic screening
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4. The enzyme used to seal the gaps between DNA fragments in recombinant DNA technology is:
- DNA polymerase
- RNA polymerase
- Ligase
- Reverse transcriptase
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5.The source of the first restriction enzyme discovered was:
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Viruses
- Plants
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6.The technique used to amplify RNA molecules is called:
- Reverse transcription
- Polymerase chain reaction
- Gel electrophoresis
- DNA sequencing
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7. Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified organism (GMO)?
- A cow with increased milk production
- A wild bird
- A fish in its natural habitat
- A plant growing in the wild
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8. The technique used to introduce DNA into eukaryotic cells is called:
- DNA sequencing
- Transformation
- Transfection
- Southern blotting
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9. The process of producing genetically identical individuals from a single parent is called:
- Cloning
- Transformation
- Transfection
- Amplification
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10. Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop?
- Rice with increased vitamin A content
- Wild grass
- Native tomato plant
- Organic lettuce
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