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Biotechnology - MCQ Practice Questions

Practice free Biotechnology multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Perfect for competitive exam preparation.

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Q.1Easy

Which enzyme is commonly used to cut DNA at specific recognition sequences during genetic engineering?

Q.2Easy

What is the primary purpose of using DNA ligase in genetic engineering?

Q.3Easy

Which of the following is an example of a vector used in genetic engineering?

Q.4Easy

What is the main advantage of using Bt cotton in India?

Q.5Easy

Which Indian-approved genetically modified crop is widely cultivated for herbicide resistance?

Q.6Easy

Which enzyme is commonly used as a molecular scissors in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology?

Q.7Easy

Golden Rice, developed through genetic engineering, is primarily enriched with which nutrient?

Q.8Easy

What is the primary function of a restriction endonuclease in genetic engineering?

Q.9Easy

Which of the following is NOT a vector commonly used in genetic engineering?

Q.10Easy

In India, which regulatory body is responsible for approving genetically modified crops before their commercial release?

Q.11Easy

Which enzyme is responsible for cutting DNA at specific recognition sequences during genetic engineering?

Q.12Easy

What is the primary function of DNA ligase in genetic engineering protocols?

Q.13Easy

Which vector is most commonly used for introducing foreign DNA into bacterial cells?

Q.14Easy

In CRISPR-Cas9 system, what does the guide RNA do?

Q.15Easy

Which of the following is a selectable marker gene commonly used in genetic engineering?

Q.16Easy

In CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, what is the role of the PAM (Protospacer Adjacent Motif) sequence?

Q.17Easy

Which plasmid feature is MOST critical for the maintenance of recombinant DNA in bacterial cells across multiple generations?

Q.18Easy

Which regulatory body in India is responsible for approving genetically modified organisms under the Environment Protection Act, 1986?

Q.19Easy

In polymerase chain reaction (PCR), what is the primary function of the annealing temperature optimization?

Q.20Easy

What is the role of DNA ligase in genetic engineering?