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Electroporation is used as a physical method of gene transfer,

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Important Questions on Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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Which among the following is a selectable marker in pBR – 322 ?
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Give an account of the Blue-White Method of selection of recombinants.
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By particles of which metal recombinant DNA is coated in particle bombardment?
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Explain any two methods for introduction of recombinant DNA. into host cell.
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109 bacteria were spread on an agar plate containing penicillin. After incubation overnight at 37oC 10 bacterial colonies were observed on the plate. That the colonies are likely to be resistant to penicillin can be tested by
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Write the methods to introduce alien DNA into Host cells.
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The crops engineered with Bt-toxin are resistant/tolerant to:
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In biotechnology applications, a selectable marker is incorporated in a plasmid
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Describe two vector less methods of gene transfer used in rDNA technology.
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Choose the wrong statement from the following:
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A gene whose expression helps to identify transformed cell is known as
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An antibiotic resistance gene in a vector usually helps in the selection of
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Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?
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Biolistics method is suitable for gene transfer into ___.
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Which of the following is the first step for genetically modifying an organism?
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Assertion (A): Chromogenic substrates give blue-coloured colonies if the plasmid does not have an insert.

Reason (R): Recombinant colonies produce colour in presence of the chromogenic substrates due to the presence of β galactosidase.
The correct option among the following is:

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In cloning vectors, antibiotic resistance genes are helpful for.
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The technique of bombarding plant cells with high velocity microparticle's of gold or tungsten, coated with DNA, is