Q1. Which of the following is NOT a biotechnological application in medicine? (2022)
Solution:
Genetic engineering of crops is primarily an agricultural application, not a direct medical application.
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Q2. What is the significance of bioremediation in biotechnology? (2023)
Solution:
Bioremediation is significant in biotechnology as it involves the use of microorganisms to clean up contaminated environments, thus aiding in waste management.
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Q3. What is the role of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture? (2022)
Solution:
GMOs are engineered to enhance resistance to pests, thereby increasing crop yield.
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Q4. Which of the following is a method of bioremediation? (2019)
Solution:
Bioremediation involves using microorganisms, such as bacteria, to degrade environmental contaminants like oil spills.
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Q5. Which of the following is a method used in the production of genetically modified crops? (2020)
Solution:
Microinjection is a method used to introduce foreign DNA into plant cells to create genetically modified crops.
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Q6. Which of the following is a genetically modified organism (GMO)? (2019)
Solution:
Bt cotton is a genetically modified organism that has been engineered to express a bacterial toxin for pest resistance.
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Q7. What is the main advantage of using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food production? (2020)
Solution:
GMOs can be engineered to have longer shelf lives, reducing food waste and improving food security.
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Q8. Which of the following is a method of producing insulin using biotechnology? (2018)
Solution:
Insulin is produced using fermentation processes involving genetically modified bacteria.
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Q9. Which of the following biotechnological applications is used for the production of insulin? (2022)
Solution:
Gene cloning is used to produce insulin by inserting the human insulin gene into bacteria, which then produce insulin.
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Q10. What is the significance of the Human Genome Project? (2021)
Solution:
The Human Genome Project aimed to map all human genes, providing insights into genetics and disease.
