Q1. Which DNA amplification technique is widely used in molecular biology for gene analysis?A. Northern blottingB. PCRC. ELISAD. Microarray
Q2. Which enzyme is used to cut and remove specific DNA fragments during genetic engineering?A. DNA polymeraseB. LigaseC. Restriction endonucleaseD. Helicase
Q3. What does the term 'biopiracy' refer to?A. Illegal trade of wildlifeB. Unauthorized use of biological resourcesC. Overuse of fertilizersD. Illegal genetic modifications
Q4. Which plant was genetically modified using RNA interference to combat nematode infection?A. TomatoB. PotatoC. TobaccoD. Rice
Q5. Which molecular technique is used to amplify DNA fragments in vitro?A. Southern blottingB. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)C. Gene cloningD. Microarray
Q6. Which bacterium is used as a vector in the production of pest-resistant plants using RNAi?A. Bacillus thuringiensisB. Agrobacterium tumefaciensC. Escherichia coliD. Pseudomonas putida
Q7. Which technique is used to introduce foreign genes into plant cells using Agrobacterium?A. MicroinjectionB. ElectroporationC. Gene gunD. Agrobacterium-mediated transfer
Q8. What is the main advantage of Golden Rice over conventional rice?A. Increased yieldB. Resistance to pestsC. High vitamin A contentD. Drought tolerance
Q9. Which transgenic animal was the first to produce human protein-enriched milk?A. Rosie the cowB. Dolly the sheepC. OncomouseD. Zebrafish
Q10. Which crop is genetically modified to produce insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis?A. Golden riceB. Bt cottonC. TomatoD. Soybean