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

Question : 1 [IAS (Pre) 2001]

Assertion (A):
Scientists can cut apart and paste together DNA molecules at will, regardless of the source of the molecules.
Reason (R):
DNA fragments can be manipulated using restriction endonucleases and DNA ligases.
Code

a) (A) is true, but (R) is false

b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

d) (A) is false, but (R) is true

Question : 2 [BPSC (Pre) 2015]

Who synthesized the DNA in vitro?

a) Edward Jenner

b) Arthur Kornberg

c) Robert Hooke

d) Joseph Lister

Question : 3 [UPPCS (Pre) 2000]

Assertion (A):
‘Goldern rice’ is a biotechnological achievement to the benefit of consumers as much as the farmers.
Reason (R):
The yellow colour of this rice reflects a high level of beta carotene, a compound that is converted to vitamin A in the body.
Code

a) (A) is true, but (R) is false

b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

d) (A) is false, but (R) is true

Question : 4 [UPPCS (Pre) 2001]

World level program ‘Human Genome Project’ is related with

a) Genetic improvements of human breeds

b) Establishment of Superman society

c) Identification of colour distinct breeds

d) Identification and mapping of human genes and its sequence

Question : 5 [UPPCS (Mains) 2012]

Which of the following is a transgenic plant?

a) Golden rice

b) Buck wheat

c) Macaroni wheat

d) Triticale