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Biotechnology - MCQ Practice Questions

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Q.41Easy

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

Q.42Easy

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

Q.43Easy

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

Q.44Medium

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

Q.45Medium

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

Q.46Medium

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

Q.47Medium

What is homologous recombination in the context of genetic engineering?

Q.48Medium

Which of the following is a limitation of first-generation gene therapy approaches?

Q.49Medium

What is the primary advantage of using viral vectors in gene therapy?

Q.50Medium

In the context of genetically modified crops, what is substantial equivalence?

Q.51Medium

Which bacterial species is commonly used as a host for expressing recombinant human proteins in industrial biotechnology?

Q.52Medium

What does 'mosaicism' refer to in the context of CRISPR gene editing outcomes?

Q.53Medium

According to India's 2024 biosafety regulations, which committee approves field trials of genetically modified crops?

Q.54Hard

What is the primary mechanism by which RNA interference (RNAi) achieves gene silencing?

Q.55Hard

In next-generation sequencing-based CRISPR screening, what does 'pooled library screening' allow researchers to identify?

Q.56Hard

Which of the following represents the most significant challenge in applying base editing technology for therapeutic applications?

Q.57Hard

What is the significance of using 'prime editing' technology over conventional CRISPR-Cas9 in genetic engineering applications?

Q.58Medium

Which of the following restriction enzymes produces sticky ends that are compatible with EcoRI sticky ends?

Q.59Easy

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

Q.60Easy

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