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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 |
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 |
'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 |
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 |
The most important feature in a plasmid to serve as a vector in gene cloning experiment is:
| 1. | Origin of replication (ori) |
| 2. | Presence of a selectable marker |
| 3. | Presence of sites for restriction endonuclease |
| 4. | Its size |
While isolating DNA from bacteria, which of the following enzymes is not required?
| 1. | Lysozyme | 2. | Ribonuclease |
| 3. | Deoxyribonuclease | 4. | Protease |
Which of the following contributed in popularising the PCR (polymerase chain reactions) technique?
| 1. | Easy availability of DNA template |
| 2. | Availability of synthetic primers |
| 3. | Availability of cheap deoxyribonucleotides |
| 4. | Availability of 'Thermostable' DNA polymerase |
Which of the following steps are catalysed by Taq DNA polymerase in a PCR reaction?
1. Denaturation of template DNA
2. Annealing of primers to template DNA
3. Extension of primer end on the template DNA
4. All of the above
Which of the following should be chosen for the best yield if one were to produce a recombinant protein in large amounts?
| 1. | Laboratory flask of the largest capacity |
| 2. | A stirred-tank bioreactor without in-lets and out-lets |
| 3. | A continuous culture system |
| 4. | Any of the above |
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