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Biotechnology - MCQ Practice Questions

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Q.41Medium

What is the PAM (Protospacer Adjacent Motif) sequence requirement in Streptococcus pyogenes CRISPR-Cas9?

Q.42Medium

In transcription factor-based gene regulation, which domain is responsible for DNA binding?

Q.43Medium

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

Q.44Medium

In gene therapy, what is the primary advantage of using adeno-associated virus (AAV) as a vector?

Q.45Medium

What is the significance of the TATA box in eukaryotic gene expression?

Q.46Medium

Which chromosomal engineering technique is used to determine the order and orientation of genes on a chromosome?

Q.47Medium

In the context of RNA interference (RNAi), what is the role of the RISC complex?

Q.48Medium

A biotechnology company in India has developed a transgenic crop that produces its own Bt toxin for pest resistance. Which of the following best explains the mechanism by which this toxin controls insect pests?

Q.49Medium

In CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology, what is the specific role of the single guide RNA (sgRNA)?

Q.50Medium

During the development of a genetically modified organism (GMO), scientists use selectable marker genes. If an antibiotic resistance gene is used as a marker, which scenario would indicate successful transformation?

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