Q1. Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop?A. Golden riceB. WheatC. MaizeD. Barley
Q2. What is the term for plants that are genetically identical to the parent plant?A. HybridB. SomaclonesC. GMOD. Mutants
Q3. Which of the following is correct about molecular diagnostics?A. Molecular diagnostics relies only on light microscopy.B. Molecular diagnostics uses techniques like PCR for pathogen detection.C. Molecular diagnostics cannot detect genetic mutations.D. Molecular diagnostics is unrelated to disease management.
Q4. Which step in gene cloning involves introducing recombinant DNA into a host cell?A. LigationB. TransformationC. SelectionD. Amplification
Q5. Which of the following is incorrect regarding molecular diagnostics?A. Molecular diagnostics uses PCR for detecting pathogens.B. Molecular diagnostics can detect genetic mutations.C. Molecular diagnostics relies only on visual inspection.D. Molecular diagnostics is used in disease management.
Q6. What was the first transgenic cow, Rosie, known for?A. High milk yieldB. Producing human protein-enriched milkC. Resistance to diseasesD. Improved digestion
Q7. Which transgenic animal produced human alpha-lactalbumin in its milk?A. Dolly the sheepB. Rosie the cowC. OncomouseD. GloFish
Q8. Which term refers to the manipulation of genes to produce desired traits?A. Gene therapyB. Genetic engineeringC. Mutation breedingD. Hybridization
Q9. Which technique is used to detect specific proteins or antigens in a sample?A. PCRB. Southern blottingC. ELISAD. Gel electrophoresis
Q10. Which of the following is incorrect about RNA interference (RNAi)?A. RNAi silences specific gene expression.B. RNAi uses double-stranded RNA molecules.C. RNAi enhances protein synthesis in cells.D. RNAi is used for developing pest-resistant crops.