In genetic engineering, a DNA segment (gene) of interest is transferred to the host cell through a vector. Consider the following four agents (A-D) in this regard and select the correct option about which one or more of these can be used as a vector/vectors:

A. a bacterium B. plasmid
C. plasmodium D. bacteriophage

Options:

1. (A) only 2. (A) and (C) only
3. (B) and (D) only 4. (A), (B) and (D) only

Subtopic:  Cloning Vector |
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Which one of the following techniques made it possible to genetically engineer living organisms?

1. Hybridization

2. Recombinant DNA techniques

3. X-ray diffraction

4. Heavier isotope labelling

Subtopic:  Introduction & History: I |
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Which of the following are used in gene cloning:

1. Lomasomes

2. Mesosomes

3. Plasmids

4. Nucleoids

Subtopic:  Cloning Vector |
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Biolistics (gene-gun) is suitable for:

1. Transformation of plant cells
2. Constructing recombinant DNA by joining with vectors
3. DNA fingerprinting
4. Disarming pathogen vectors
Subtopic:  Transforming Plant & Animal Cell |
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Which one of the following represents a palindromic sequence in DNA?

1. 5'-CCAATG-3'
3'-GAATCC-5'
2. 5'-CATTAG-3'
3'-GATAAC-5'
3. 5'-GATACC-3'
3'-CCTAAG-5'
4. 5'-GAATTC-3'
3'-CTTAAG-5'

Subtopic:  Restriction Enzymes - Main Enzymes |
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The figure below shows three steps (A, B, C) of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Select the option giving correct identification together with what it represents.

1. A - Denaturation at a temperature of about 50ºC
2. C - Extension in the presence of heat-stable DNA polymerase
3. A - Annealing with two sets of primers
4. B - Denaturation at a temperature of about 98ºC separating the two DNA strands

Subtopic:  Polymerase Chain Reaction: PCR |
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In genetic engineering, the antibiotic-resistance gene is used:
1.  To select healthy vectors
2.  As sequences from where replication starts
3.  To keep the cultures free of infection
4.  As selectable markers

Subtopic:  Selectable Markers |
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During the process of isolation of DNA, chilled ethanol is added to:
1. Precipitate DNA
2. Break open the cell to release DNA
3. Facilitate action of restriction enzymes
4. Remove proteins such as histones
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Restriction endonuclease:

1. cuts the DNA molecule randomly

2. cuts the DNA molecule at specific sites

3. restricts the synthesis of DNA inside the nucleus

4. synthesis DNA

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The linking of the antibiotic resistance gene with the plasmid vector became possible with:

1. DNA ligase

2. endonucleases

3. DNA polymerase

4. exonucleases

Subtopic:  Tools: Enzymes: II | Restriction Enzymes - Main Enzymes | Separation and Isolation of DNA fragments | Tools |
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