UNIT VIII: Biotechnology - Online Test

Q1. Genetic engineering is possible because
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q2. Genetic Engineering is
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q3. Ligase is used for
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q4.

In genetic engineering, gene of interest is transferred to the host cell through a vector. Consider the following four agents (1-4) in this regard and select the correct option about which one or more of these can be used as vectors

1. A bacterium 2. Plasmid 3. Plasmodium 4. Bacteriophage

Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q5.

Given below is a sample of a portion of DNA strand giving the base sequence on the opposite strands. What is so special shown in it?

5’---GAATTC---3’ 3’---CTTAAG---5’
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q6. There is a restriction endonuclease called EcoRI. What does “co” part in it stand for ?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q7.

The figure below is the diagrammatic representation of the vector pBR322. Which one of the given options correctly identifies its certain components?


Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q8. A mixture containing DNA fragments a,b,c,d with molecular weights of a+b=c, a>b and d>c, was subjected to agarose gel electrophoresis. The position of these fragmets from cathode to anode sides of the gel would be
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q9. An analysis of chromosomal DNA using the southern hybridisation technique does not use
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q10. The colonies of recombinant bacteria appear white in contrast to blue colonies of non- recombinant bacteria because of
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.