Principles of Biotechnology

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Principles of Biotechnology: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Genetic Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Principles of Biotechnology and, Gene Transfer

Important Questions on Principles of Biotechnology

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Which of the following are the steps of genetic engineering?

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The steps involved in genetically modifying an organism is:

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Which organisation in India is authorized to make decisions regarding biopatents?

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Introduction of foreign genes for improving genotype is
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Insertion or deletion of one or more new genes which are absent in an organism by artificial method (not by reproduction) is called as

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For transformation of recombinant DNA into plant cells using biolistic method, which of the following micro-particles are used.

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Which among the following was selected to construct the first rDNA by its plasmid?

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Which of the following is the best vector for plant and animal cells respectively?

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The study of removal and insertion of gene is

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What is a composite structure that is made up of bacteriophage and a plasmid?

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Which of the following is not a vector-less gene transfer method?

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Identify the wrong statement.

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Which of the following is the first step in recombinant DNA technology?

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Normal plant and animal cells, can be transformed by which of the following microbes respectively?

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With respect to Hind II and Psu I, which of the following is a common property?

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Which of the following is included in the indirect gene transfer method?

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The two microbes which have been extensively used in experiments related to genetic engineering are

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Which of the following is correct regarding genetic engineering?

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Match the following columns.

Column I Column II
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Arber, Nathan and
Hamilton Smith
1 Term biotechnology
B Paul Berg 2 First recombinant DNA
C Herbert Boyer and 3 Father of genetic engineering
D Karl Erkey 4
Isolated first restriction
endonuclease from bacteria

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The thermostable enzyme, Taq polymerase used in PCR is obtained from

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The procedure through which a piece of DNA is introduced in a host bacterium is