The chronological steps of a polymerase chain reaction are:

1. Denaturation, Annealing of primers, Primer extension
2. Annealing of primers, Denaturation, Primer extension
3. Annealing of primers, Primer extension, Denaturation
4. Denaturation, Primer extension, Annealing of primers

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Taq polymerase is used in the polymerase chain reaction because:

1. It replicates DNA faster than other enzymes
2. It is the only enzyme that can replicate DNA invitro
3. It does not require an RNA primer to function
4. It is thermostable
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A major advantage of using YAC as a cloning vector over the plasmids is that:
1. it can replicate independently
2. it can be selected easily
3. it can accommodate larger inserts
4. it has multiple cloning sites

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Which of the following is normally not used as a method of introduction of foreign DNA into an animal cell?

1. Microinjection 2. Liposomes
3. Biolistics 4. Transfection
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The rising of dough is due to:

1. Multiplication of yeast

2. Production of CO2

3. Emulsification

4. Hydrolysis of wheat flour starch into sugars

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Which of the following enzymes catalyze the removal of nucleotides from the ends of DNA?

1.endonuclease2.exonuclease
3.DNA ligase4.Hind – II

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The transfer of genetic material from one bacterium to another through the mediation of a viral vector is termed as:

1.  Transduction 2.  Conjugation
3.  Transformation 4.  Translation

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Which of the given statements is correct in the context of visualizing DNA molecules separated by agarose gel electrophoresis?

1. DNA can be seen in visible light
2. DNA can be seen without staining in visible light
3. Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen in visible light
4. Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen under exposure to UV light
Subtopic:  Polymerase Chain Reaction: PCR | Selectable Markers | Tools |
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'Restriction' in Restriction enzyme refers to:

1. Cleaving of the phosphodiester bonds in DNA by the enzyme
2. Cutting of DNA at a specific position only
3. Prevention of the multiplication of bacteriophage by the host bacteria
4. All of the above
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Which of the following is not required in the preparation of a recombinant DNA molecule?

1. Restriction endonuclease 2. DNA ligase
3. DNA fragments 4. E.coli
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