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Biotechnology and its Applications Quiz

Class XII
Biology
Biotechnology and its Applications
11 questions
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1. What is the primary purpose of genetic engineering in biotechnology?

To create new species · To modify organisms for specific traits · To study evolutionary biology · To enhance natural selection

2. Which of the following is a common technique used in genetic engineering?

Cloning · Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) · Natural selection · Photosynthesis

3. What is a recombinant DNA molecule?

DNA from one organism · DNA combined from two different sources · Natural DNA · Synthetic DNA

4. Which organism is commonly used in the production of insulin?

E. coli · Yeast · Plants · Mice

5. What is the role of plasmids in biotechnology?

To provide energy · To serve as vectors for gene transfer · To enhance photosynthesis · To store nutrients