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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.1Medium

The process of introducing foreign DNA into a plant cell using Agrobacterium tumefaciens is known as:

Q.2Medium

In CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, what does the 'guide RNA' do?

Q.3Medium

Which of the following statements about Golden Rice is correct?

Q.4Medium

What is the role of a 'selectable marker' gene in genetic engineering?

Q.5Medium

In the context of genetic engineering, what does 'homologous recombination' mean?

Q.6Medium

Which technique would be most suitable for introducing multiple genes simultaneously into a plant cell?

Q.7Medium

What is the major concern regarding the long-term cultivation of Bt cotton in India?

Q.8Medium

Consider a genetic engineer wants to produce insulin using genetically modified bacteria. Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps?

Q.9Medium

Which of the following regulatory bodies in India is responsible for the approval of GM crops?

Q.10Medium

What is the primary advantage of using homologous recombination over random integration in genetic engineering?

Q.11Medium

Bt Brinjal, developed in India, produces a toxin that is toxic to which major pest?

Q.12Medium

Which Indian state first approved the cultivation of Bt Cotton commercially?

Q.13Medium

In the process of DNA sequencing using Sanger's method, what does the term 'dideoxynucleotides' refer to?

Q.14Medium

What is the primary concern associated with the use of antibiotic resistance genes as selectable markers in genetic engineering?

Q.15Medium

Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate for introducing multiple genes simultaneously into a plant genome?

Q.16Medium

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

Q.17Medium

Which of the following best describes 'off-target effects' in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing?

Q.18Medium

What is the significance of the PAM sequence in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing?

Q.19Medium

Which technique allows for the production of multiple identical copies of a DNA segment in vitro?

Q.20Medium

In Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation, which part of the bacterium integrates into plant DNA?

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