Biotechnology Applications

Q. What is a common application of CRISPR technology in plants?
  • A. Creating clones of plants
  • B. Editing specific genes for desired traits
  • C. Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
  • D. Enhancing seed germination
Q. What is a common application of plant tissue culture in biotechnology?
  • A. Pest control
  • B. Plant breeding
  • C. Propagation of disease-free plants
  • D. Soil improvement
Q. What is a major benefit of using genetically modified crops?
  • A. Increased nutritional value
  • B. Higher yield and pest resistance
  • C. Reduced need for pesticides
  • D. All of the above
Q. What is the main advantage of using marker-assisted selection in plant breeding?
  • A. It reduces the need for fertilizers
  • B. It speeds up the breeding process
  • C. It eliminates the need for irrigation
  • D. It increases the size of fruits
Q. What is the main advantage of using transgenic plants in agriculture?
  • A. Higher market prices
  • B. Increased crop yield
  • C. More labor-intensive farming
  • D. Reduced biodiversity
Q. What is the main goal of phytoremediation?
  • A. To enhance plant growth
  • B. To clean up contaminated environments
  • C. To increase crop yield
  • D. To improve soil fertility
Q. What is the main goal of synthetic biology?
  • A. To understand natural biological systems
  • B. To create new biological parts and systems
  • C. To clone animals
  • D. To sequence genomes
Q. What is the primary goal of developing biofortified crops?
  • A. To improve taste
  • B. To enhance resistance to pests
  • C. To increase nutritional value
  • D. To reduce water requirements
Q. What is the primary goal of phytoremediation?
  • A. To enhance plant growth
  • B. To clean up contaminated environments
  • C. To increase crop yield
  • D. To improve soil fertility
Q. What is the primary purpose of CRISPR technology in biotechnology?
  • A. To clone organisms
  • B. To edit genes
  • C. To produce vaccines
  • D. To sequence DNA
Q. What is the primary purpose of genetic engineering in plants?
  • A. To increase aesthetic value
  • B. To enhance nutritional content
  • C. To improve growth rate
  • D. To reduce water usage
Q. What is the purpose of bioremediation?
  • A. To produce biofuels
  • B. To clean up environmental contaminants
  • C. To enhance soil fertility
  • D. To create new pharmaceuticals
Q. What is the purpose of marker-assisted selection in plant breeding?
  • A. To identify plants with desirable traits
  • B. To increase genetic diversity
  • C. To enhance photosynthetic efficiency
  • D. To reduce water requirements
Q. What is the purpose of using biopesticides in plant biotechnology?
  • A. To enhance plant growth
  • B. To control pest populations
  • C. To improve seed germination
  • D. To increase photosynthetic efficiency
Q. What is the purpose of using marker-assisted selection in plant breeding?
  • A. To identify and select plants with desirable traits
  • B. To enhance photosynthetic efficiency
  • C. To increase seed size
  • D. To improve soil fertility
Q. What is the role of Agrobacterium tumefaciens in plant biotechnology?
  • A. It enhances photosynthesis
  • B. It acts as a vector for gene transfer
  • C. It improves root growth
  • D. It increases resistance to pests
Q. What is the role of monoclonal antibodies in biotechnology?
  • A. To enhance photosynthesis
  • B. To target specific cells in therapy
  • C. To produce insulin
  • D. To modify genetic sequences
Q. What is the role of tissue culture in plant biotechnology?
  • A. To study plant genetics
  • B. To propagate plants under sterile conditions
  • C. To analyze soil health
  • D. To enhance photosynthesis
Q. What is the significance of the 'Golden Rice' project?
  • A. It is a new variety of ornamental rice
  • B. It aims to combat vitamin A deficiency
  • C. It increases rice yield significantly
  • D. It is resistant to all pests
Q. What role do biopesticides play in sustainable agriculture?
  • A. They increase chemical pesticide use
  • B. They promote soil erosion
  • C. They reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals
  • D. They decrease crop diversity
Q. Which biotechnology application can help in developing drought-resistant crops?
  • A. Gene silencing
  • B. Plant hybridization
  • C. Tissue culture
  • D. Photosynthetic enhancement
Q. Which biotechnology application is used in forensic science?
  • A. Gene therapy
  • B. DNA fingerprinting
  • C. Monoclonal antibodies
  • D. Bioremediation
Q. Which biotechnology application is used to produce insulin?
  • A. Gene cloning
  • B. Fermentation
  • C. Cell culture
  • D. Transgenic organisms
Q. Which biotechnology method is used to produce plants that can tolerate herbicides?
  • A. Gene cloning
  • B. Somatic hybridization
  • C. Transgenic technology
  • D. Micropropagation
Q. Which biotechnology technique is commonly used to create genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
  • A. Cloning
  • B. CRISPR-Cas9
  • C. Hybridization
  • D. Tissue culture
Q. Which biotechnology technique is commonly used to produce transgenic plants?
  • A. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • B. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
  • C. Gel electrophoresis
  • D. Micropropagation
Q. Which of the following is a benefit of using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture?
  • A. Increased pesticide use
  • B. Higher crop yields
  • C. Reduced biodiversity
  • D. Longer growing seasons
Q. Which of the following is a benefit of using tissue culture in plant propagation?
  • A. Increased genetic diversity
  • B. Faster growth rates
  • C. Production of disease-free plants
  • D. Lower production costs
Q. Which of the following is a benefit of using transgenic plants?
  • A. Increased susceptibility to pests
  • B. Higher yield under stress conditions
  • C. Reduced photosynthesis
  • D. Lower resistance to diseases
Q. Which of the following is a common application of biotechnology in agriculture?
  • A. Creating ornamental plants
  • B. Developing drought-resistant crops
  • C. Enhancing soil fertility
  • D. Increasing plant height
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