Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R) 

Assertion (A):  Restriction enzyme is a type of endonuclease 
Reason (R):  Restriction enzyme cuts the two stands of DNA at specific positions within the DNA 


In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

1. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
2. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
3. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Subtopic:  Restriction Enzymes - Main Enzymes |
 72%
From NCERT
NEET - 2022
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): In rDNA technology non-recombinants transformed bacteria grow on the medium containing ampicillin as well as medium containing tetracycline 
Reason (R): Recombinant plasmids contain the foreign gene of interest.


In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

1. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
2. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
3. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Subtopic:  General Design of an rDNA experiment |
 57%
From NCERT
NEET - 2022
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Identify the properties of a good vector used in rDNA technology:

(a) It should have origin of replication supporting a high copy number 
(b) It should have preferably more than '2' recognition sites
(c) The restriction sites in vector should be in the antibiotic- resistant genes 
(d) It should have suitable marker genes 
(e) It should be easy to isolate and purify 


Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: 

1. (a), (c) and (e) only  2. (c), (d) and (e) only 
3. (a), (b) and (c) only  4. (a), (c), (d) and (e) only 
Subtopic:  Cloning Vector | Tools |
 86%
From NCERT
NEET - 2022
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

advertisementadvertisement

Match List I with List II:
List I List II
A. Chloramphenicol I. Join the cut ends of DNA molecule
B. Ethidium bromide II. Makes bacterial cell competent to take up DNA
C. DNA ligase III. Selectable marker
D. Calcium IV. Agarose gel staining
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1.  A - (III); B - (IV); C- (II); D - (I)
2.  A - (III); B - (IV); C- (I); D - (II)
3.  A - (IV); B - (III); C- (II); D - (I)
4.  A - (IV); B - (III); C- (I); D - (II)
Subtopic:  General Design of an rDNA experiment |
 92%
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

Consider the following steps involved in recombinant DNA technology 
A. Downstream processing 
B. Insertion of recombinant DNA into host cell 
C. Isolation of genetic material 
D. Obtaining the foreign gene product 
E. Cutting of DNA at specific locations 
Choose the correct sequence of steps 
1. C, A, B, D, E 
2. C, E, B, D, A 
3. A, E, B, D, C
4. C, E, D, B, A 
Subtopic:  General Design of an rDNA experiment |
 78%
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

Match List-I with List-II : 
List I List II
(a) Gene gun (i) Replacement of a faulty gene by a normal healthy gene
(b)  Gene therapy (ii) Used for transfer of gene
(c) Gene cloning (iii) Total DNA in the cells of an organism
(d) Genome (iv) To obtain identical copies of a particular DNA molecule

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
2. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
3. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
4. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
Subtopic:  Transforming Plant & Animal Cell |
 91%
From NCERT
NEET - 2022
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

advertisementadvertisement

Refer to the following statements for agarose-gel electrophoresis:
(a) Agarose is a natural polymer obtained from sea-weed.
(b) The separation of DNA molecules in agarose-gel electrophoresis depends on the size of DNA.
(c) The DNA migrates from negatively-charged electrode to the positively-charged electrode.
(d) The DNA migrates from positively-charged electrode to the negatively-charged electrode.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1. (a) and (b) only 2. (a), (b) and (c) only
3. (a), (b) and (d) only 4. (b), (c) and (d) only
Subtopic:  Separation and Isolation of DNA fragments |
 82%
From NCERT
NEET - 2022
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Read the following statements and choose the correct option.
Statement (A): In gel electrophoresis, the most commonly used matrix is agar.
Statement (B): Agar is a natural polymer extracted from sea weeds.
1. Both statements (A) and (B) are correct
2. Both statements (A) and (B) are incorrect
3. Only statement (A) is correct
4. Only statement (B) is correct
Subtopic:  Separation and Isolation of DNA fragments |
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

How many statements given below are correct with respect to plasmids?
a. They float freely in the cytoplasm of certain bacterial cells.
b. They have the ability to replicate, independent of the genomic DNA.
c. Herbert Boyer developed a method of removing and reinserting them in the cells.
d. They are circular ssDNA molecules.
Select the correct option.
1. Three
2. Four
3. Two
4. One
Subtopic:  Introduction & History |
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

advertisementadvertisement

Which of the following can act as selectable markers in a cloning vector?
a. ampR
b. tetR
c. ori
d. rop
Select the correct option.
1. (a) and (b)
2. (c) and (d)
3. (a), (c) and (d)
4. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Subtopic:  Cloning Vector |
 86%
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.