Saleha Pervez, Mansi Garg and, Poonam Singh Solutions for Chapter: Biotechnology, Exercise 1: Self Check

Consider the following facts about recombinant DNA technology:

$1$. Recombinant DNA is DNA that is naturally present in the body.

$2$. In this, DNA from two or more sources is incorporated into a single recombinant molecule.

$3$. In medicine, it is used to create pharmaceutical products such as human insulin.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

In vitro fertilization refers to:

Consider the following statements about Genetically Modified Organism (GMO):

1. It is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

2. GMOs are the source of genetically modified foods.

3. Genetic modification involves the insertion or deletion of genes.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Golden rice_____.

$1$. is produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesis beta-carotene.

$2$. has been developed as a fortified food to be used when there is a shortage of dietary vitamin-B complex.

$3$. is a variety of Oryza sativa rice. 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Tissue culture:

$1$. Is in vitro culture of the plant cell, tissues as well as organ.

$2$. Is an important tool for the study of the biology of cells from multicellular organisms.

$3$. In plants are concerned with the growth of entire plants from small pieces of plant tissue cultural in a medium.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct

Which of the following statement(s) about biodiesel is/are not correct?

1. It is made from vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled greases.

2. Biodiesel can be used as a fuel for vehicles in its pure form but is usually used as a diesel additive.

3. Brazil is the leading producer of biodiesel.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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The objective of Bt brinjal is: