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Important Questions on Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

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Bacteria called _____ fix nitrogen for leguminous plants.(Rhizobium/Pseudomonas)
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Name two industries where the given microorganism (A) is used.
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Due to which of the following organisms, yield of rice has been increased?
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In what ways are the Rhizobium bacteria useful to plants?
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Give reasons for the following.
The earth would be one big mound of rubbish if there were no bacteria and fungi. Why?
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With the help of a well-labelled diagram, describe the nitrogen cycle, with special emphasis on nitrogen fixation.
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_____ (Nitrogen/Phosphorus) element is fixed by Rhizobium.
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State the beneficial effects (or usefulness) of microorganisms in our lives.
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Give reasons for the following:
Dead animal body starts emitting foul smell after sometime.
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What is nitrogen fixation? How do leguminous plants help in nitrogen fixation?
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Not all microorganisms are harmful. Explain the statement with examples.
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Explain the role played by Rhizobium bacteria in increasing the fertility of the soil.
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What do you understand by nitrogen fixation?
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Write the quadrants in which the following points lie:

-4,7

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Which one of the following is not able to fix atmospheric nitrogen?
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Give two uses of fungi for human beings.
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Where do Rhizobium bacteria live? What is their function?
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How do micro-organisms help in cleaning the environment?
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Describe how nitrogen gets fixed in nature.
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Are all microorganisms harmful? Give reasons to justify your answer.