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Biotechnology
Written by Dr. Hira Salman (Biology)
8 Class 12 Biology questions with answers and explanations.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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