In CRISPR-Cas9 technology, what is the function of the guide RNA?
Q.22Easy
Which vector is preferred for delivering genes into plant cells for genetic modification?
Q.23Medium
What is the main advantage of using embryonic stem cells (ESCs) in regenerative medicine?
Q.24Medium
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.25Easy
Which biotechnology application is primarily used to produce human insulin on a commercial scale?
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Q.26Easy
What is the primary role of restriction endonucleases in genetic engineering?
Q.27Medium
In monoclonal antibody production using hybridoma technology, what is the advantage of fusing B cells with myeloma cells?
Q.28Medium
Which of the following applications of biotechnology can help in detecting antibiotic-resistant bacteria in clinical samples?
Q.29Medium
What is the principle behind the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) that allows exponential amplification of specific DNA sequences?
Q.30Easy
In the development of Bt crops (Bacillus thuringiensis), what is the inserted gene designed to do?
Q.31Medium
What is the primary concern with the application of synthetic biology in creating new organisms?
Q.32Medium
Which modern sequencing technology allows for real-time monitoring of DNA synthesis, reducing sequencing time and cost?
Q.33Hard
In gene editing using base editors, what advantage do they offer over traditional CRISPR-Cas9?
Q.34Medium
What is the significance of the Human Genome Project in biotechnology and personalized medicine?
Q.35Medium
In vaccine development using biotechnology, what is the advantage of mRNA vaccines (like those for COVID-19) over traditional inactivated vaccines?
Q.36Easy
Which of the following represents the correct order of steps in a standard PCR cycle?
Q.37Hard
In the context of organ transplantation, what is the potential application of xenotransplantation biotechnology?
Q.38Medium
What is the primary application of AFLP (Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism) in forensic biotechnology?
Q.39Easy
In the development of Golden Rice, which essential nutrient was biofortified into the rice grain through genetic engineering?
Q.40Hard
What is the mechanism by which TALEN (Transcription Activator-Like Effector Nuclease) technology achieves site-specific gene editing?
