Which of the following statement is incorrect? 

1. Golden rice in vitamin A

2. Human protein (α-1 antitrypsin) obtained from transgenic animals is used to treat emphysema

3. Human protein-enriched milk, which contained the human alpha-lactalbumin was produced by the transgenic cow, Molly 

4. TPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) is used by doctors to dissolve clots after a heart attack in patients 

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All of the following statements are correct in respect of gene therapy, except

1. It allows correction of genetic defect in embryonic stage only 

2. The gene is inserted into cells and tissues to treat a disease

3. Delivery of a normal gene into cell takes over the function of and compensate for the non-functional gene 

4. As a step towards gene therapy to treat ADA deficiency, ADAcDNA is introduced into cultured lymphocytes of the patient and subsequently returned to him/her.

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The Indian government has set up an organization, ____________ which will make decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM-organisms for public use 

1.  GEAC

2.  Indian Patents Authority

3.  Ministry of Forestry

4.  Intellectual Properties Authority

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Match the columns -

 

Column-I

 

Column-II

(A)

Rosie

(i)

a-1 antitrypsin

(B)

ELISA

(ii)

Protein enriched milk

(C)

ROP

(iii)

Test to detect antigen or antibody

(D)

Emphysema

(iv)

Codes for protein involved in plasmid replication

1. A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i

2. A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-ii

3. A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv

4. A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i

Subtopic:  Molecular Diagnosis | Transgenic Microbes & Animals |
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The C - peptide is:

1. Not present in proinsulin.

2. Present in mature insulin.

3. Removed during maturation of insulin.

4. Also present in artificial insulin.

Subtopic:  Med Applications & Humulin |
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Which of the following is wrongly matched in the given table?

(i) Golden rice Transgenic rice Vitamin A enriched
(ii) Flavr savr Transgenic tobacco Delayed ripening
(iii) Bt-cotton Transgenic cotton Bacterial and viral resistance
(iv) Rosie Transgenic cow  milk contained human alpha antitrypsin

1. i and ii

2. ii, iii and iv

3. ii and iii

4. Only iii

Subtopic:  Other GM Crops | Transgenic Microbes & Animals |
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Which is not true about PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) ?

1. PCR can amplify very small amount of DNA

2. It can be used to detect HIV in suspects

3. Only RNA can be used as primer

4. Used to detect mutation in genes

 

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Which one of the following statement about genetically engineered insulin is incorrect:

1. E.coli is used for producing humulin

2. Chain A, B were produced separately

3. Eli lily company prepared it for first time

4. Genetically engineered insulin has C peptide

Subtopic:  Med Applications & Humulin |
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Mark the incorrect statement:

1. By using Agrobacterium vectors nematode specific genes were introduced into the host plant.
2. Bacillus thuringiensis forms protein crystals during a particular phase of growth.
3. C-peptide is not present in mature insulin and is removed during maturation into insulin.
4. All vectors naturally contain antibiotic-resistance gene.
Subtopic:  Bt Crops | Other GM Crops | Med Applications & Humulin |
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A person received a blood transfusion and he suspects
that the donor’s blood was not properly tested. The
recipient’s blood does not have any anti HIV antibodies
as yet. Which of the following tests would be of
diagnostic value?

1. ELISA

2. Southern blot

3. PCR

4. Northern blot

Subtopic:  Molecular Diagnosis |
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