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

Question : 11 [UP UDA/LDA (Spl)(Pre) 2010]

Which one of the following techniques can be used to establish the paternity of a child?

a) Quantitative analysis of DNA

b) Protein analysis

c) Chromosome counting

d) DNA fingerprinting

Question : 12 [PCS (Pre) 2006]

Which of the following is recently evolved in Genetic Engineering?

a) Gene splicing

b) Gene analysis

c) Gene mapping

d) Gene synthesis

Question : 13 [IAS (Pre) 2012]

Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created?

1. To enable them to withstand drought.
2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce.
3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in space ships and space stations.
4. To increase their shelf life.

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 14 [UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2004]

DNA fingerprinting is used in the following area(s).

a) Conservation of endangered living being only

b) Forensic cases only

c) Paternity dispute only

d) All of the above

Question : 15

Gene is made of which chemical

a) protein

b) D.N.A.

c) R.N.A.

d) enzyme