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Biotechnology UPSC Questions
UPSC SYLLABUS
Biology
Chemical Building Blocks of Life
Cells
Classification of Living Things
Reproduction
Genetics & Evolution
Respiration
Tissues
Nutrition
Biotechnology
Plant Physiology
Human Physiology
Natural Resources
Biotechnology MCQ Questions
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1.
Who is credited with founding the discipline of biotechnology along with Stanley Cohen?
A.
Louis Pasteur
B.
Alexander Fleming
C.
Herbert Boyer
D.
Gregor Mendel
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C. Herbert Boyer
2.
What are the two core techniques that enabled the birth of modern biotechnology?
A.
Genetic engineering and tissue culture
B.
Genetic engineering and bioprocess engineering
C.
Bioprocess engineering and molecular biology
D.
Tissue culture and microbiology
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B. Genetic engineering and bioprocess engineering
3.
What is the role of restriction enzymes in recombinant DNA technology?
A.
Amplify DNA
B.
Cut DNA at specific sites
C.
Join DNA fragments
D.
Transform cells
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B. Cut DNA at specific sites
4.
Which of the following acts as a vector in recombinant DNA technology?
A.
Ligase
B.
Plasmid
C.
Polymerase
D.
Ethidium bromide
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B. Plasmid
5.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Viruses can infect
1.bacteria
2.fungi
3.plants
Select the correct answer using the code given below
UPSC - 2016
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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D. 1, 2 and 3
6.
What characteristic of DNA fragments allows them to be separated by gel electrophoresis?
A.
Their color
B.
Their stickiness
C.
Their electric charge
D.
Their shape
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C. Their electric charge
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