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46 Polyethylene glycol is
[1] Fusogenic chemical
[2] Electro fusion stimulant
[3] Callus stimulant
[4] Differentiation stimulant
Answer: Fusogenic chemical
47 The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for
[1] Enhancing shelf life
[2] Insect-resistance
[3] Drought-resistance
[4] Enhancing mineral content
Answer: Insect-resistance

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48 Stirred-tank bioreactors have been designed for
[1] Purification of the product
[2] Addition of preservatives to the product
[3] Availability of oxygen throughout the process
[4] Ensuring anaerobic conditions in the culture vessel
Answer: Availability of oxygen throughout the process
49 Which purine is found in RNA?
[1] Guanine
[2] Cytosine
[3] Thymine
[4] Uracil
Answer: Guanine
50 The protein products of the following Bt toxin genes cry IA c and cry II Ab are responsible for controlling
[1] Bollworm
[2] Roundworm
[3] Moth
[4] Fruit fly
Answer: Bollworm
51 Variable number of tandem repeats (VNTRs) in the DNA molecule are highly useful in
[1] Monoclonal antibody production
[2] DNA fingerprinting
[3] Recombinant DNA technology
[4] Stemcell culture
Answer: DNA fingerprinting
52 In plant biotechnology, PEG is used in
[1] Protoplast fusion
[2] Cell culture preparation
[3] Protoplast isolation
[4] Hardening
Answer: Protoplast fusion
53 Restriction endonucleases are enzymes which
[1] Recognize a specific nucleotide sequence for binding of DNA ligase
[2] Make cuts at specific positions within the DNA molecule
[3] Remove nucleotides from the ends of the DNA molecule
[4] Restrict the action of the enzyme DNA polymerase
Answer: Make cuts at specific positions within the DNA molecule
54 Which of the following is used in Biowar?
[1] A pathogen
[2] Toxin from a pathogen
[3] A delivery system for the bioweapon agent
[4] All of these
Answer: All of these
55 Which of the following is related to genetic engineering?
[1] Mitochondrion
[2] Golgi apparatus
[3] Lysosome
[4] Plasmid
Answer: Plasmid
56 The process of RNA interference has been used in the development of plants resistant to
[1] Insects
[2] Nematodes
[3] Fungi
[4] Viruses
Answer: Nematodes
57 Silencing of mRNA has been used in producing transgenic plants resistant to
[1] Bollworms
[2] Bacterial blights
[3] White rusts
[4] Nematodes
Answer: Nematodes
58 Polyethylene glycol method is used for
[1] Energy production from sewage
[2] Gene transfer without a vector
[3] Biodiesel production
[4] Seedless fruit production
Answer: Gene transfer without a vector
59 Restriction endonucleases are most widely used in recombinant DNA technology. They are obtained from
[1] Bacteriophages
[2] Plasmids
[3] Bacterial cells
[4] All prokaryotic cells
Answer: Bacterial cells
60 Which of the following tool makes possible genetic engineering?
[1] Restriction endonuclease
[2] DNA polymerase
[3] Helicase
[4] RNA polymerase
Answer: Restriction endonuclease

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