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Written by Dr. Hira Salman (Biology)

8 Class 12 Biology questions with answers and explanations.

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  1. Enzymes that cut DNA at specific sites are:

    • 1 Proteases
    • 2 Ligases
    • 3 Restriction enzymes
    • 4 Polymerases
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    Correct answer: Restriction enzymes

    Restriction endonucleases cut at specific sequences.

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  2. PCR is used to:

    • 1 Stain cells
    • 2 Copy DNA
    • 3 Grow plants
    • 4 Cut proteins
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    Correct answer: Copy DNA

    The polymerase chain reaction amplifies DNA.

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  3. Plasmids are used as:

    • 1 Enzymes
    • 2 Fuels
    • 3 Hormones
    • 4 Vectors
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    Correct answer: Vectors

    They carry genes into bacterial cells.

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  4. Dolly the sheep was produced by:

    • 1 Fermentation
    • 2 Cloning
    • 3 Natural mating
    • 4 Selective breeding
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    Correct answer: Cloning

    She was cloned from an adult cell.

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  5. DNA fingerprinting is used in:

    • 1 Taking X rays
    • 2 Forensic identification
    • 3 Measuring blood pressure
    • 4 Digesting food
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    Correct answer: Forensic identification

    Individuals have unique DNA banding patterns.

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  6. The enzyme that joins DNA fragments is:

    • 1 DNA ligase
    • 2 DNA polymerase only
    • 3 Restriction enzyme
    • 4 Protease
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    Correct answer: DNA ligase

    Ligase seals the sugar phosphate backbone.

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  7. Genetically modified crops can be made resistant to:

    • 1 Pests and herbicides
    • 2 Light
    • 3 Sound
    • 4 Gravity
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    Correct answer: Pests and herbicides

    Genes for resistance are introduced.

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  8. Gel electrophoresis separates DNA fragments by:

    • 1 Taste
    • 2 Colour
    • 3 Age
    • 4 Size
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    Correct answer: Size

    Smaller fragments move farther.

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