CUET UG Biotechnology and its Applications MCQ Practice

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Q1SingleMarks: 5.00Negative: -1.00

Which statement correctly describes Transformation?

A. conversion of glucose to pyruvateB. translation of mRNAC. meiosisD. uptake and incorporation/maintenance of foreign DNA by a cell

Q2SingleMarks: 5.00Negative: -1.00

Which statement correctly describes RNA interference?

A. protein synthesis without RNAB. fusion of unrelated cells onlyC. sequence-specific gene silencing mediated by complementary RNAD. random chromosome duplication

Q3SingleMarks: 5.00Negative: -1.00

Consider Biosafety together with related concepts from Transgenic Crops and Biosafety. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A. Biosafety — genetically engineered rice designed to accumulate beta-carotene in endospermB. Biosafety — conversion of protoxin to active toxin in alkaline insect gutC. Biosafety — use of organisms to remove or detoxify environmental pollutantsD. Biosafety — measures for safe handling and use of biological agents and biotechnology products

Q4SingleMarks: 5.00Negative: -1.00

Which term is best described as ethical analysis of issues arising in biology and medicine?

A. BioethicsB. Herbicide resistanceC. PharmingD. Risk assessment

Q5SingleMarks: 5.00Negative: -1.00

Consider Gene therapy together with related concepts from Biotechnology Applications. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A. Gene therapy — detection of disease-related nucleic acids or molecules using sensitive techniquesB. Gene therapy — human insulin produced using genetically engineered microorganismsC. Gene therapy — therapeutic introduction or modification of genetic material to treat diseaseD. Gene therapy — unauthorized exploitation of biological resources or traditional knowledge

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