Q1. Which of the following is a critical area of biotechnology research?A. Traditional breedingB. Downstream processing technologiesC. Organic farmingD. Soil fertilization
Q2. Which disease was the first to be treated using gene therapy?A. Cystic fibrosisB. Adenosine deaminase deficiencyC. Sickle cell anemiaD. Hemophilia
Q3. Which component in PCR initiates the DNA synthesis process?A. DNA polymeraseB. PrimersC. dNTPsD. Template DNA
Q4. Which of the following is incorrect about molecular diagnostics?A. Molecular diagnostics uses PCR for pathogen detection.B. Molecular diagnostics is used for identifying genetic mutations.C. Molecular diagnostics relies solely on light microscopy.D. Molecular diagnostics helps in early disease detection.
Q5. Which term describes the fusion of two protoplasts from different species to form a hybrid?A. HybridizationB. Somatic hybridizationC. TransgenesisD. Cloning
Q6. Which of the following statements is correct about gene cloning?A. Gene cloning is used to destroy genes in organisms.B. Gene cloning involves inserting a gene of interest into a host organism for replication.C. Gene cloning is unrelated to recombinant DNA technology.D. Gene cloning does not involve vectors.
Q7. Which term describes the ability of a single plant cell to grow into a whole plant?A. PluripotencyB. TotipotencyC. MultipotencyD. Omnipotency
Q8. Which protein produced by Bacillus thuringiensis is toxic to insects?A. Cry proteinB. Bt enzymeC. ProteaseD. Ligase
Q9. Which of the following is correct about somatic hybridization?A. Somatic hybridization involves fusion of protoplasts from different species.B. Somatic hybridization is a method of sexual reproduction.C. Somatic hybridization produces genetically identical clones.D. Somatic hybridization is unrelated to plant biotechnology.
Q10. Which of the following is incorrect about biopiracy?A. Biopiracy refers to unauthorized use of biological resources.B. Biopiracy promotes fair trade of biological materials.C. Biopiracy is regulated by biodiversity laws.D. Biopiracy often leads to exploitation of indigenous knowledge.