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Which of the given statement is correct in the context of observing DNA separated by agarose gel electrophoresis?

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Q. 9 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3402)

Which of the given statement is correct in the context of observing DNA separated by agarose gel electrophoresis?

  • DNA can be seen in visible light
  • DNA can be seen without staining in visible light
  • Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen in visible light
  • Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen under exposure to UV light

Ans → (d)Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen under exposure to UV light

Explanation → Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen under exposure to UV light is the correct answer

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Q. 1 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3394)

Biolistics (gene gun) is suitable for

  • introducing rDNA into plant cells
  • introducing rDNA into animal cells
  • disarming the pathogen vectors
  • DNA fingerprinting.

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Q. 2 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3395)

In genetic engineering experiments, restriction enzymes are used for

  • viral DNA
  • bacterial DNA
  • eukaryotic DNA
  • any type of DNA.

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Q. 3 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3396)

The DNA fragments produced by the use of restriction endonucleases can be separated by

  • polymerase chain reaction
  • gel electrophoresis
  • density gradient centrifugation
  • any of the above

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Q. 4 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3397)

Plasmids in bacterial cells are

  • extra-chromosomal DNA, which cannot replicate
  • extra-chromosomal DNA, which can . self-replicate
  • extra DNA associated with the genome
  • extra DNA, associated with the genome, but cannot replicate.

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Q. 5 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3398)

The DNA polymerase enzyme used in PCR is obtained from

  • Thermus aquaticus
  • Escherichia coli
  • Agrobacterium tumefaciens
  • Salmonella typhimurium

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Q. 6 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3399)

While isolating DNA from bacteria, which of the following enzymes is not used?

  • Lysozyme
  • Ribonuclease
  • Deoxyribonuclease
  • Protease

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Q. 7 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3400)

Significance of ‘heat shock’ method in bacterial transformation is to facilitate

  • binding of DNA to the cell wall
  • uptake of DNA through membrane transport proteins
  • uptake of DNA through transient pores in the bacterial cell wall
  • expression of antibiotic resistance gene

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Q. 8 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3401)

Which of the following steps are catalysed by Taq polymerase in a PCR reaction?

  • Denaturation of template DNA
  • Annealing of primers to template DNA
  • Extension of primer end on the template DNA
  • All of the above

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Q. 9 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3402)

Which of the given statement is correct in the context of observing DNA separated by agarose gel electrophoresis?

  • DNA can be seen in visible light
  • DNA can be seen without staining in visible light
  • Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen in visible light
  • Ethidium bromide stained DNA can be seen under exposure to UV light

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Q. 10 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3403)

Restriction’ in Restriction enzyme refers to

  • cleaving ofphosphodiester bond in DNA by the enzyme
  • cutting of DNA at specific position only
  • prevention of the multiplication of bacteriophage in bacteria
  • all of the above

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Q. 11 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3404)

The role of DNA ligase in the construction of a recombinant DNA molecule is

  • formation of phosphodiester bond between two DNA fragments
  • formation of hydrogen bonds between sticky ends of DNA fragments
  • ligation of all purine and pyrimidine bases
  • none of the above

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Q. 12 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3405)

In an experiment, recombinant DNA bearing ampicillin-resistance gene is transferred into E.coli cells. The host cells are then cultured on a medium containing ampicillin. The result will be

  • both transformants and non-transformants cannot survive
  • both transformants and non-transformants can survive.
  • transformants only and not the non-transformants can survive
  • transformants cannot survive, but non-transformants can not.

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Q. 13 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3406)

DNA element with ability to change its position is called

  • Cistron
  • Transposon
  • Intron
  • Ricon

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Q. 14 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3407)

Viral genome incroporatcd into host DNA is called:

  • Prophase
  • Protophage
  • Bacteriophage
  • None of these

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Q. 15 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3408)

Triticale, first man made cereal crop, has been obtained by crossing wheat with:

  • Rye
  • Pearl millet
  • Sugarcane
  • Barley

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Q. 16 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3409)

Golden rice is a promising transgenic crop. When released for cultivation, it will help in :

  • High lysin content
  • Pest resistance
  • High protien content
  • High vitamin A content

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Q. 17 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3410)

Restrictipn endonucleases are most widely used in recombinant DNA technology. They are obtained from

  • Plasmids
  • AH prokaryotic cells
  • Bacteriophages
  • Bacterial cells

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Q. 18 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3411)

Restriction endonuclease cuts

  • One stand of DNA at specific site
  • Both strands of DNA
  • Both strands of DNA at any site
  • Single strand of RNA

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Q. 19 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3412)

Plasmid is a

  • Fungus
  • Plasmid
  • Part of Plasma membrane
  • Extra chromosomal DNA in bacterial cell

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Q. 20 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3413)

Two microbes found tb be very useful in Genetic Engineering are

  • Excherichia coli and Agrobacterium tumefaciens
  • Vibrio cholarae and a tailed bacteriophage
  • Diplococcus sp. and Pseudomonas sp.
  • Crown gall bacterium and Caenorhabdities elegans

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Q. 21 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3414)

DNA obtained for DNA finger printing:

  • W.B.C
  • Hair root cells
  • Body fluids
  • None of these

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Q. 22 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3415)

Who discovered Restricted endonucleas enzymes?

  • Smith and Nathane
  • Baiger
  • Waxman
  • Fleming

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Q. 23 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3416)

Two microbes found to be very useful in genetic, engineering are

  • Escherichiya Coli and Agrobacterium tumefaciens
  • Virbio chloerae and tailed bacteriophage
  • Diplococcus sp and pseudomonas sp
  • None of these

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Q. 24 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3417)

Transgenic plants are develop by

  • Introducing of foreign fenes
  • Clone and genetically modified genes
  • Genetic engineering
  • Purified genes

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Q. 25 of Quiz-1461 (Que-ID : 3418)

Transgenic plants are develop by

  • Introducing of foreign fenes
  • Clone and genetically modified genes
  • Genetic engineering
  • Purified genes

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Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3268)

Which one of the following groups of animals is bilaterally symmetrical and triploblastic

  • Aschelminthes (round worms)
  • Ctenophores
  • Sponges
  • Coelenterates (Cnidarians)

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1976)

Structure connected with vision in rabbit is-

  • Corpus callosum
  • Corpus albicans
  • Hippocampus
  • Corpora quadrigeuina

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3296)

The presence of gill slits, in the embryos of vertebrates, supports the theory of

  • metamorphosis
  • biogenesis
  • organic evolution
  • recapitulation

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3427)

Monoclonal antibodies are obtained from

  • One parent for one antigen
  • Different parents for one antigen
  • One parent for many antigens
  • Many parents for many antigens

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3532)

Bluebaby syndrome results from

  • Excess of TDS
  • Excess of DO
  • Excess of chloride
  • Methaemoglobin

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2937)

Inheritance of roan coat in cattle is an example of

  • incomplete dominance
  • codominance
  • multiple allelism
  • none of these

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3172)

Choose the incorrect statement.

  • Vascular system of frog is closed type.
  • Frogs have 4-chambered heart.
  • During aestivation and hibernation, skin acts as respiratory organ.
  • All the statements are correct

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2678)

which blood group is known as universal donor

  • AB
  • 0
  • A
  • B

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Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3468)

Ozone protects biosphere from high energetic:

  • Infra-red rays
  • Ultraviolet rays
  • X-rays
  • gamma rays

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Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2935)

Phenotypic and genotypic ratio is similar in case of

  • complete dominance
  • incomplete dominance
  • over dominance
  • epistasis

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3467)

Animals have innate ability to escape from predation. Select the incorrect example:

  • Colour change in Chameleon
  • Enlargement of body by swallowing air in puffer fish
  • Poison fangas of snakes
  • Melaninin in moths

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2616)

Where is paratoid salivary gland is situated

  • Lower jaw
  • Below tongue
  • Upper jaw
  • Cheek

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3523)

Environment (Protection) Act came into force in?

  • 1986
  • 1989
  • 1992
  • 1993

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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2636)

Dentine is originated from which cell

  • Amiloblast cell
  • Odontioblast cell
  • Chief cell
  • Peptic cell

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1580)

Enzymatic hydrolysis of major nutrients in GIT to yield their simpler components is .....

  • Fermentation
  • Deglutition
  • Glycolysis
  • Digestion

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2919)

A recessive allele is expressed in

  • heterozygous condition only
  • homozygous condition only
  • F3 generation
  • both homozygous and heterozygous conditions.

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Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3388)

Methanogens, growing anaerobically on cellulosic material produce

  • methane
  • methane and carbon dioxide
  • methane and hydrogen
  • methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3442)

The species used as natural genetic engineer is :

  • Agrobacterim tumefaciens
  • Bacillus thruingiensis
  • Aspergillus
  • Drosophila

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Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2888)

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal contraceptive ?

  • User-friendly
  • Irreversible
  • Easily available
  • Least side-effects

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2877)

Condoms are one of the most popular contraceptives because of the following reasons.

  • These are effective barriers for insemination
  • They do not interfere with coital act
  • These help in reducing the risk of STDs
  • All of the above

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Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3309)

Which of the following statements is True ?

  • Wings to birds and insects are homologous organs.
  • Human hands and bird’s wings are analogous organs
  • Human hands and bat’s wings are analogous organs.
  • Flipper of penguin and dolphin are analogous organs

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2987)

Inflammation of glomeruli of kidney is known as

  • Uremia
  • Renal failure
  • Renal calculi
  • Glomerulonephritis

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3437)

Golden rice is a transgenic crop of the future with the following improved trail:

  • Insect resistance
  • Hight lysine (essential amino acid) content
  • High protein content
  • High vitamin A content

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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2929)

Rate of mutation is affected by

  • temperature
  • X rays
  • gamma rays
  • all of these

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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3104)

Oxygen scavangers present in root nodules of legumes is

  • haemoglobin
  • leg haemoglobin
  • cyano haemoglobin
  • none of these

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3269)

Rhodophyceae is called red algae because of the pigment

  • Fucoxanthin
  • Phycoerythrin
  • Carotenoids
  • Chlorophyll c

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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3354)

Hisardale is a new breed of sheep developed in Punjab by crossing

  • Merino ram and Bikaneri ewe
  • Assel ram and White leghorn ewe
  • Rhode Island ram and White leghorn ewe
  • Cochin ram and Ghagus ewe

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Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2814)

cyton has

  • Single nucleus
  • Double nucleus
  • Three nucleus
  • None of these

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3023)

Exponential growth of the plants is express as W1 = W0 ert r represents

  • ability of the plant to produce new cells
  • efficiency index
  • relative growth rate
  • all of the above

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3369)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) discourages the excessive used of

  • biological methods
  • chemical pesticides
  • mechanical methods
  • all of these

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2887)

Which of the following correctly describes the measures hat can be used to control over-population ?

  • Educating people about the advantages of a small family
  • Raising the age of marriage
  • Encouraging family planning programme
  • All of these

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Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3535)

Common indicator organism of water pollution is

  • Lemna pancicostata
  • Eichhomia crassipes
  • Escherichia coli
  • Entamoeba histolytica

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3128)

Which of the following is true about diffusion?

  • There is no expenditure of energy
  • Molecules move in Brownian motion
  • Substances moves from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration.
  • Diffusion depends on the type of living system

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2792)

As we go from species to kingdom in a taxonomic hierarchy, the number of common characteristics

  • Remain same
  • Will increase
  • Will decrease
  • May increase or decrease

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3146)

Insulin is made up of _______ and _______.

  • glucose and fructose
  • glucose and fructose
  • fructose and mannose
  • mannose and glucose

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2722)

Name the classification based on genetic and evolutionary relationship

  • Phonetics
  • Biosynthesis
  • Numerical taxonomy
  • Cladistics

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Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2715)

Scapula is present in which girdle

  • Pelvic
  • Pectoral
  • Both a and b
  • None of the above

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Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2815)

Neurons are excitable cells because the membrane is

  • Non polar
  • Apolar
  • polar
  • None of these

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Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1856)

In which of the following movements did Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of hunger strike as a weapon?

  • Non-Cooperation movement 1920-22
  • Rowlatt Satyagraha 1919
  • Ahmedabad strike 1918
  • Bardoli Satyagraha

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Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3314)

Which is the correct order of increasing geological time scale for a hypothetical vertebrate evolution ?

  • Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Palaeozoic, Proterozoic
  • Cenozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Proterozoic
  • Proterozoic, Cenozoic, Palaezoic, Mesozoic
  • Proterozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1986)

RBCs in the mammals have no nucleus because -

  • it has degenerated during development
  • they do not have nucleus since early
  • nucleus is harmful for RBCs
  • Nucleus decrease surface area

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2973)

Which requires min water for removal from body

  • Ammonia
  • Urea
  • Uric acid
  • None of the above

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2669)

How many percent of plasma is water

  • 90-92
  • 6-8
  • 20-25
  • None of the above

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Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2743)

What is not part of sexual cycle of fungi

  • Plasmogamy
  • Mitosis
  • Karyogamy
  • Meiosis

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