genetic engineering and bio technology - Category wise Question and Answer Practice Test with Solutions

Question : 16 [IAS (Pre) 2016]

In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to

a) The description of the mechanism of gene expression

b) A range of enzymes used in genome editing

c) The full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism

d) A mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells

Question : 17 [PSC (Pre) 2017]

Geneco Technology is

a) Technique for pre-information regarding genetic diseases

b) Defence system for prevention from AIDS

c) A method for the development of species for food crops

d) Technique for prevention of cataract

Question : 18 [IAS (Pre) 2000]

Insect-resistant cotton plants have been genetically engineered by inserting a gene from a/an

a) Insect

b) Virus

c) Bacterium

d) Plant

Question : 19 [UPPCS (Pre) 2015]

Which of the following is used in Genetic Engineering?

a) Mitochondria

b) Plastid

c) Plasmid

d) Ribosome

Question : 20 [PSC (Pre) 2016]

The controversial terminator technology backed by developed nations seeks to provide

a) Selective termination of crop diseases

b) Biotechnologically improved variety of seeds which are ensured to yield sterile seed for next generation

c) Transgenic seeds which ensure no-terminating passage of good traits generation after generation

d) Hybrid seeds that can be eaten but not grown