Biotechnology And Its Applications — DPP 3

20 NEET questions from Biotechnology And Its Applications, with answers and explanations. Attempt it as a timed test to get scoring, accuracy breakdown and mistake tracking.

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1
Which one of the following statements about genetically engineered insulin is incorrect?
  1. A E. coli is used for producing humulin
  2. B Chains A, B were produced separately
  3. C Eli lilly company prepared it for first time
  4. D Genetically engineered insulin has C-peptide
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Correct answer: D

2
The first transgenic cow was 'Rosie', produces :-
  1. A Human protein-enriched milk ( α-lactabumin)
  2. B Human protein α - 1 antitrypsin riched milk
  3. C Human protein enriched milk (insulin)
  4. D All the above
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Correct answer: A

3
The stickiness of the ends, facilitates the action of enzyme :-
  1. A DNA ligase
  2. B DNA polymerase
  3. C Alkaline phosphatase
  4. D All of the above
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Correct answer: A

4
Plants whose genes have been altered by manipulation are result of :
  1. A Organic culture
  2. B Agrochemical based agriculture
  3. C Genetically engineered crop-based agriculture
  4. D All of the above
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Correct answer: C

5
Group of letters that form the same words when read both forward and backward is called :-
  1. A Palindrome
  2. B Same words
  3. C Opposite words
  4. D None of the above
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Correct answer: A

6
How many documented varities of basmati rice distinct for its unique aroma and flavour are grown in India?
  1. A 27 varieties
  2. B 25 varieties
  3. C 28 varieties
  4. D 26 varieties
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Correct answer: A

7
Biotechnology mainly deals with -
  1. A Industrial scale production of biopharmaceutical
  2. B Biological use of genetically modified microbes, fungi, plants and animals
  3. C Both (1) and (2)
  4. D None of these
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Correct answer: C

8
In gel electrophoresis, at which end of the gel the sample is loaded?
  1. A In the wells
  2. B Towards positive electrode
  3. C Towards negative electrode
  4. D (A) & (C) both
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Correct answer: D

9
Transgenic models exist for human diseases except.
(a) Cancer
(b) Emphysema
(c) Cystic fibrosis
(d) Rheumatoid arthritis
(e) Alzheimer's
(f) SCID
  1. A b, c and d
  2. B b and f
  3. C c and d
  4. D d, e and f
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Correct answer: B

10
Which committee takes decision regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM-organisms for public services?
  1. A Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
  2. B Genetic Engineering Approval committee (GEAC)
  3. C Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
  4. D Genetic Engineering Award committee (GEAC)
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Correct answer: B

11
If DNA is inserted within the coding sequence of β-galactosidase enzyme then
  1. A Non-recombinants will give blue coloured colonies in presence of chromogenic substrate
  2. B Recombinant will give blue coloured colonies in presence of chromogenic substrate
  3. C Both recombinants and nonrecombinants give blue colour
  4. D Non-recombinants do not produce colour due to insertional inactivation.
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Correct answer: A

12
A nematode Meloidegyne incognitia infects the root of tobacco plant and causes a great reduction in yield. A novel strategy was adopted to prevent this infection which was based on the process of :-
  1. A DNA interference
  2. B RNA interference
  3. C PCR technique
  4. D DNA test
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Correct answer: B

13
A suitable vector for gene cloning in higher organism is :-
  1. A Baculovirus
  2. B Retrovirus
  3. C Salmonella typhimurium
  4. D Neurospora crassa
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Correct answer: B

14
Match the following columns :-
Biotechnology And Its Applications – NEET-3198
  1. A A - ii, B - i, C - iv, D - iii
  2. B A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - i
  3. C A - iii, B - i, C - iv, D - ii
  4. D A - iv, B - i, C - ii, D – iii
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Correct answer: A

15
A definition of biotechnology that encompasses both traditional view and modern view are given by :-
  1. A European forum on Biotechnology
  2. B European focus on Biotechnology
  3. C European Federation of Biotechnology
  4. D European Centre of Biotechnology
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Correct answer: C

16
Restriction endonucleases: -
  1. A Are enzymes which cleave DNA at specific sites
  2. B Make DNA complementary to an existing DNA or RNA
  3. C Cut or join DNA fragments
  4. D Are required in vectorless direct gene transfer.
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Correct answer: A

17
A giant rat is formed in the laboratory, what is the reason :-
  1. A Gene mutation
  2. B Gene synthesis
  3. C Gene manipulation
  4. D Gene replication
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Correct answer: C

18
The stickiness of DNA ends facilitates the action of which enzyme :-
  1. A DNA polymerase
  2. B DNA Ligase
  3. C Restriction endonuclease
  4. D Alkaline phosphatase
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Correct answer: B

19
How many copies of DNA sample are produced in PCR technique after 6-cycle?
  1. A 4
  2. B 32
  3. C 64
  4. D 16
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Correct answer: C

20
Indian parliament recently cleared, which amendment of the Indian patents bill:-
  1. A First amendment
  2. B Second amendment
  3. C Third amendment
  4. D Fourth amendment
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Correct answer: B

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