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Q101

Change in the base sequence within the gene is called

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Q102

Taq polymerase enzyme is found in

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Q103

Which country has produced the first transgenic glowing pigs that are all green from inside out?

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Q104

The genetically engineered golden rice is rich in which of the following.

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Q105

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.

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Q106

Human cloning is permitted in Britain for the purpose of

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Q107

What is the purpose of restriction enzymes used in genetic engineering?

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Q108

Which of the following correctly explains the phenomenon of 'test-tube baby'?

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Q109

Geneco Technology is

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Q110

With reference to 'stem cells', frequently in the news, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only.
2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs.
3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies.
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Q111

PCR stands for

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Q112

Who first outlined the structure of the life molecule (D.N.A.)?

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Q113

Consider the following kinds of organisms.
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Flowering plants
Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as bio-pesticides?

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Q114

Given
1. Blood cells
2. Bone cells
3. Hair strands
4. Saliva
Samples taken for DNA testing in criminal investigation can be

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Q115

Researchers are manufacturing Genetically Modified (GM) fungi to produce

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Q116

Dolly, the world's first cloned animal was a

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Q117

For which desirable character the transgenic crop 'Golden Rice' is produced?

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Q118

Consider the following statements.
1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create seed can be patented in India.
2. In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board.
3. Plant varieties are not eligible to be patented in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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