Q1. Which enzyme is used to synthesize cDNA from an mRNA template?A. DNA polymeraseB. Reverse transcriptaseC. LigaseD. Restriction enzyme
Q2. Which of the following statements about somatic hybridization is true?A. Somatic hybridization involves the fusion of whole plant cells.B. Somatic hybridization is used for producing genetically identical clones.C. Somatic hybridization involves the fusion of protoplasts from different species.D. Somatic hybridization is the same as gene cloning.
Q3. Which of the following is incorrect about somatic hybridization?A. Somatic hybridization involves fusion of protoplasts.B. Somatic hybridization is a method of sexual reproduction.C. Pomato is an example of somatic hybridization.D. Protoplasts are used in somatic hybridization after cell wall removal.
Q4. Which enzyme is responsible for forming phosphodiester bonds between DNA fragments?A. DNA polymeraseB. LigaseC. EndonucleaseD. Helicase
Q5. Which of the following is correct about Bt toxin?A. Bt toxin is naturally produced by all plants.B. Bt toxin is produced by Bacillus thuringiensis.C. Bt toxin is used to enhance soil fertility.D. Bt toxin degrades RNA in plant cells.
Q6. Which technique involves growing plant cells in nutrient media to regenerate whole plants?A. MicropropagationB. Somatic hybridizationC. Gene cloningD. CRISPR-Cas9
Q7. Which of the following is correct about molecular diagnostics?A. Molecular diagnostics is used to detect pathogens using techniques like PCR.B. Molecular diagnostics relies only on microscopy.C. Molecular diagnostics cannot detect genetic mutations.D. Molecular diagnostics is unrelated to genetic engineering.
Q8. Which government body regulates the release of genetically modified organisms in India?A. ICMRB. GEACC. CSIRD. DBT
Q9. What is the main purpose of using molecular diagnostics in biotechnology?A. Enhance crop yieldB. Produce transgenic animalsC. Early disease detectionD. Synthesize bioplastics
Q10. Which of the following is correct about Golden Rice?A. Golden Rice is modified for higher carbohydrate content.B. Golden Rice is enriched with beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A.C. Golden Rice is used for treating diabetes.D. Golden Rice is resistant to fungal infections.