10th Class Biology Chapter 17 MCQs with Answers

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10th Class Biology Ch 17: Biotechnology

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In genetic engineering, what is the purpose of introducing a reporter gene?

To amplify DNA

To track the expression of other genes

To remove unwanted genes

2 / 40

Which biotechnological application involves the use of genetically modified microorganisms to clean up environmental pollution?

Bioremediation

Cloning

Gene therapy

3 / 40

What is the function of DNA ligase in genetic engineering?

Joins DNA fragments together

Cuts DNA at specific sequences

4 / 40

What is the role of reverse transcriptase in the process of reverse transcription?

Synthesizes complementary DNA (cDNA) from mRNA

Amplifies DNA

Cuts DNA at specific sequences

5 / 40

Which type of genetic modification involves the direct editing of an organism's DNA using CRISPR technology?

Genome editing

Cloning

Gene therapy

6 / 40

What is the name for a genetically identical copy of an organism produced through asexual reproduction?

Hybrid

Clone

Mutant

7 / 40

Which type of RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis?

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

Messenger RNA (mRNA)

Transfer RNA (tRNA)

8 / 40

Which technique is used to introduce foreign genes into plant cells by using a bacterium as a vector?

Agrobacterium-mediated transformation

Liposome-mediated gene transfer

Electroporation

9 / 40

Which biotechnological technique is used to identify and analyze specific DNA sequences in a sample?

DNA fingerprinting

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

10 / 40

Which type of RNA molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

Messenger RNA (mRNA)

Transfer RNA (tRNA)

11 / 40

Which technique allows the amplification of a specific DNA sequence, generating millions of copies?

Gel electrophoresis

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Southern blotting

12 / 40

What is the role of a selectable marker in genetic engineering?

Removes unwanted genes

Identifies cells that have taken up foreign DNA

Expresses foreign genes

13 / 40

Which biotechnological application involves the production of genetically identical copies of a gene or DNA sequence?

Cloning

Gene therapy

Genetic engineering

14 / 40

What is the purpose of a plasmid in genetic engineering?

Carry out transcription

Synthesize RNA

Carry foreign genes into bacteria

15 / 40

Which enzyme is commonly used to cut DNA at specific sequences during genetic engineering?

Restriction enzyme

Ligase

Polymerase

16 / 40

Which term refers to the study of an organism's complete set of genes and their interactions?

Transcriptomics

Proteomics

Genomics

17 / 40

What is the term for the production of genetically identical organisms from a single parent?

Cloning

Sexual reproduction

Cloning

18 / 40

In gene therapy, what is the primary goal of introducing a therapeutic gene into a patient's cells?

Remove unwanted genes

Enhance physical traits

Treat or cure a genetic disorder

19 / 40

Which method is used to separate DNA fragments based on their size using an electric field?

Northern blotting

Southern blotting

Gel electrophoresis

20 / 40

What is the term for the modification of an organism's genetic material to achieve a therapeutic purpose?

Gene therapy

Genetic modification

Cloning

21 / 40

Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing a complementary RNA strand during transcription?

RNA polymerase

DNA polymerase

DNA ligase

22 / 40

What is the purpose of a vector in genetic engineering?

Remove unwanted genes

Express foreign genes

Carry foreign genes into a host organism

23 / 40

What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in biotechnology?

Amplifying DNA

Separating DNA fragments based on size

Introducing genes into cells

24 / 40

Which technology allows scientists to create a complementary DNA (cDNA) copy from messenger RNA (mRNA)?

DNA sequencing

Polymerase chain reaction

Reverse transcription

25 / 40

What is the term for the specific sequence of DNA that codes for a particular protein or RNA molecule?

Allele

Gene

Locus

26 / 40

What is the function of the Cas9 protein in the CRISPR-Cas9 system?

Synthesizes RNA

Amplifies DNA

Cuts DNA at specific target sequences

27 / 40

In genetic engineering, what is the name for the introduction of a new or modified gene into an organism's cells?

Gene therapy

Gene expression

Gene transfer

28 / 40

Which technology allows scientists to determine the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule?

Reverse transcription

DNA sequencing

Polymerase chain reaction

29 / 40

In biotechnology, what is the term for the transfer of genes from one organism to another to produce desired traits?

Gene transfer

Gene expression

Gene therapy

30 / 40

Which organism was the first to have its entire genome sequenced as part of the Human Genome Project?

Homo sapiens (Human)

Arabidopsis thaliana

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

31 / 40

What is the name for the specific sequence of DNA where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription?

Enhancer

Operator

Promoter

32 / 40

What is the function of the enzyme ligase in genetic engineering?

Cuts DNA at specific sequences

Joins DNA fragments together

Amplifies DNA

33 / 40

What is the term for the complete set of proteins produced by an organism?

Proteome

Genome

Transcriptome

34 / 40

What is the process of introducing specific genes into an organism to modify its genetic material called?

Cloning

Hybridization

Genetic engineering

35 / 40

Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during DNA replication?

DNA polymerase

RNA polymerase

Ligase

36 / 40

What is the purpose of the Human Genome Project?

To clone humans

To develop genetically modified organisms

To sequence the entire human genome

37 / 40

What is the name for the process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism by replacing the nucleus of an egg cell?

CRISPR editing

Nuclear transfer

Hybridization

38 / 40

In the context of genetic engineering, what does CRISPR stand for?

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

Continuous Replication and Insertion of Short Palindromic Repeats

Cellular Reprogramming for Interspaced DNA Sequences

39 / 40

Which technique is used to transfer genes into animal cells by using an electric field to create temporary pores in the cell membrane?

Electroporation

Agrobacterium-mediated transformation

Liposome-mediated gene transfer

40 / 40

Which term refers to the selective breeding of plants and animals to enhance desirable traits?

Cloning

Selective breeding

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