Q1. Which enzyme is deficient in individuals with ADA deficiency?A. Adenosine deaminaseB. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenaseC. LactaseD. Phenylalanine hydroxylase
Q2. Which organism's protoplast fusion resulted in the formation of 'Pomato'?A. Potato and tomatoB. Tomato and maizeC. Potato and wheatD. Maize and tomato
Q3. What is the primary goal of biotechnology in the field of agriculture?A. Increase pesticide usageB. Enhance crop yield and resistanceC. Reduce soil fertilityD. Promote monoculture
Q4. Which of the following is correct about Agrobacterium tumefaciens in plant biotechnology?A. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is used to produce antibiotics in plants.B. Agrobacterium tumefaciens acts as a vector for gene transfer in plants.C. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a viral vector used in animals.D. Agrobacterium tumefaciens produces Bt toxin in plants.
Q5. Which term describes the introduction of foreign DNA into an organism to create a genetically modified organism?A. HybridizationB. Recombinant DNA technologyC. Somatic hybridizationD. Gene therapy
Q6. Which of the following statements about Bt cotton is correct?A. Bt cotton produces Cry proteins toxic to insect pests.B. Bt cotton is developed using Agrobacterium tumefaciens.C. Bt cotton is resistant to bacterial infections.D. Bt cotton increases soil fertility.
Q7. Which organism is commonly used for the production of recombinant human insulin?A. Saccharomyces cerevisiaeB. Bacillus subtilisC. Escherichia coliD. Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Q8. Which biotechnological technique is used to fuse protoplasts from different plant species?A. MicropropagationB. Somatic hybridizationC. Tissue cultureD. Gene therapy
Q9. Which term describes plants produced through genetic engineering techniques?A. HybridsB. Transgenic plantsC. SomaclonesD. Grafted plants
Q10. Which of the following is correct about biopiracy?A. Biopiracy refers to the legal use of biological resources with permission.B. Biopiracy is the exploitation of biological resources without proper authorization.C. Biopiracy is related only to the pharmaceutical industry.D. Biopiracy promotes biodiversity conservation.