Q1. Which method uses high voltage to create temporary pores in cell membranes for DNA entry?A. MicroinjectionB. Gene gunC. ElectroporationD. Lipofection
Q2. Which term refers to genetically modified animals used to study human diseases?A. Hybrid animalsB. Transgenic animalsC. Cloned animalsD. Germline mutants
Q3. Which plant tissue culture technique is used for large-scale plant propagation?A. Somatic hybridizationB. MicropropagationC. Callus cultureD. Protoplast fusion
Q4. Which of the following is correct about Agrobacterium tumefaciens?A. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is used to produce antibiotics.B. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is used as a vector for gene transfer in plants.C. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a virus used in animal genetic engineering.D. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is used for producing insulin in bacteria.
Q5. Which regulatory body in India is responsible for the approval of genetically modified organisms?A. ICMRB. DBTC. GEACD. CSIR
Q6. Which biotechnological method helps recover virus-free plants from diseased ones?A. CryopreservationB. Gene editingC. Meristem cultureD. Somatic hybridization
Q7. Which of the following is correct about gene cloning?A. Gene cloning produces genetically different copies of genes.B. Gene cloning is unrelated to recombinant DNA technology.C. Gene cloning produces identical copies of a gene.D. Gene cloning prevents DNA replication in cells.
Q8. Which of the following is incorrect about tissue culture in plants?A. Tissue culture produces genetically identical plants.B. Tissue culture is used for micropropagation.C. Tissue culture requires sterile conditions.D. Tissue culture produces genetically diverse plants.
Q9. Which plant was used to demonstrate RNA interference for pest resistance?A. TomatoB. TobaccoC. PotatoD. Rice
Q10. Which of the following is correct about somatic hybridization?A. Somatic hybridization involves the fusion of whole plant cells.B. Somatic hybridization is a type of sexual reproduction.C. Somatic hybridization involves fusion of protoplasts from different species.D. Somatic hybridization is used only for animal cells.