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NEET Zoology - MCQ Practice Questions

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

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Q.261Medium

What is DNA fingerprinting primarily used for?

Q.262Medium

What is the significance of Agrobacterium tumefaciens in plant genetic engineering?

Q.263Medium

Which enzyme is used to synthesize cDNA from mRNA in reverse transcription?

Q.264Medium

What is the main advantage of using embryonic stem cells (ESCs) in regenerative medicine?

Q.265Medium

In the context of gene therapy for hereditary diseases, what is the significance of using an inert viral vector that has had its pathogenic genes removed?

Q.266Medium

In monoclonal antibody production using hybridoma technology, what is the advantage of fusing B cells with myeloma cells?

Q.267Medium

Which of the following applications of biotechnology can help in detecting antibiotic-resistant bacteria in clinical samples?

Q.268Medium

What is the principle behind the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) that allows exponential amplification of specific DNA sequences?

Q.269Medium

What is the primary concern with the application of synthetic biology in creating new organisms?

Q.270Medium

Which modern sequencing technology allows for real-time monitoring of DNA synthesis, reducing sequencing time and cost?

Q.271Medium

What is the significance of the Human Genome Project in biotechnology and personalized medicine?

Q.272Medium

In vaccine development using biotechnology, what is the advantage of mRNA vaccines (like those for COVID-19) over traditional inactivated vaccines?

Q.273Medium

What is the primary application of AFLP (Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism) in forensic biotechnology?