A transgenic tobacco plant was created to make it resistant to:
1. a nematode, Meloidogyne incognita.
2. a nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans.
3. a trematode, Clonorchis sinensis.
4. a cestode, Taenia sloium.

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The source of complementary RNA for RNAi in a eukaryotic cell could be:
I: An infection by viruses having RNA genomes
II: Mobile genetic elements that replicate via an RNA intermediate
III: Integration of phage DNA into the main chromosomal DNA of a eukaryotic cell
 
1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III
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Identify the correct statements:
I: ADA deficiency is caused due to the deletion of the gene for adenosine deaminase.
II: Bone marrow transplant and enzyme replacement therapy are completely curative.
III. Lymphocytes transformed with cADA gene are permanent cure for the condition.
 
1. Only I and II 2. Only I
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III
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Consider the given statements regarding polymerase chain reaction [PCR] used in molecular diagnosis:
I: PCR is now used routinely to detect HIV in suspected AIDS patients.
II: PCR is being used to detect mutations in genes in suspected cancer patients.
III. PCR can detect infections only when symptoms are present.
 
1. Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect, Statement III is correct.
2. Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct, Statement III is correct.
3. Statement I is correct, Statement II is correct, Statement III is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is incorrect, Statement III is correct.
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Transgenic animals are the animals that:
1. have had their DNA manipulated to possess and express an extra [foreign] gene.
2. are genetically modified with the use of foreign genes from a sexually compatible donor organism.
3. are produced by interspecific hybridisation.
4. are produced by inbreeding.
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Identify the incorrect statement:
1. There are 27 documented varieties of Basmati grown in India.
2. In 1997, an American company got patent rights on Basmati rice by biopiracy.
3. Indian Basmati was crossed with semi-dwarf varieties and claimed as aan invention or a novelty.
4. There are an estimated 200 varieties of rice in India alone.
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Consider the two statements:
I: Most of the developing and underdeveloped world is rich financially, but poor in biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
II: Most of the industrialised nations are rich in biodiversity and traditional knowledge related to bio-resources but poor in biotechnology.
 
1. Statement I is correct.
2. Statement II is correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
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All the following are possible today with the use of GM crops except:
1. More tolerance to abiotic stresses
2. Alternative resources to industries
3. Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants
4. Fixation of atmospheric nitrogen
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Increased yield of crop during the green revolution was due to:
I. Use of improved crop varieties
II. Use of better management practices
III. Use of agrochemicals [fertilisers and pesticides]
 
1. Only I 2. Only I and III
3. Only I and II 4. I, II and III
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The name Genetic Engineering Approval Committee [GEAC] has been changed to:

1. Genetic Engineering Advisory Committee
2. Genetic Engineering Appellate Committee
3. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
4. Genetic Engineering Arbitration Committee

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