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From where does the beta-carotene gene in Golden Rice originate?
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From where does the beta-carotene gene in Golden Rice originate?
'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in recent years because: 1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies. 2. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer. 3. It can be used in developing hormone replacement therapies. 4. It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The transgenic crop 'Golden Rice' has been developed for which desirable trait?
Bt-Brinjal is a-
What are the reasons for public opposition to the introduction of Bt Brinjal in India? 1. Bt Brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome. 2. The seeds of Bt Brinjal are terminator seeds, requiring farmers to purchase seeds each season. 3. There is an apprehension that consumption of Bt Brinjal may have adverse effects on health. 4. There is concern that its introduction could adversely impact biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Which of the following is a transgenic plant?
Assertion (A): Pest-resistant transgenic cotton has been developed by the insertion of Bt gene. Reason (R): The Bt gene is obtained from a bacterium. Select the correct answer from the code given below:
What is the Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in the news?
The international programme 'Human Genome Project' is associated with-
American multinational company Monsanto created an insect-resistant transgenic cotton variety field-tested in India. The toxin gene from which of the following bacteria was transferred into this transgenic cotton?
'Super Rice' was developed by:
With reference to genetically modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements: 1. GM mustard has genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant pest-resistance against various pests. 2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization. 3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by IARI and Punjab Agricultural University. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assertion (A): Women play the primary role in the sex determination of offspring in humans. Reason (R): Women possess two 'X' chromosomes. Code:
In the context of developments in bioinformatics, the term 'Transcriptome' refers to:
Satellite images/remote sensing data are used to measure/estimate which of the following? 1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location 2. Greenhouse gas emissions from paddy fields of a specific location 3. Land surface temperature of a specific location Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A new variety of brinjal, Bt-Brinjal, has been developed using genetic engineering. Its objective is-
Golden rice is a rich source of-
The male genetic constitution is-
With reference to 'Stem Cells', which frequently make headlines, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only. 2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs. 3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Given: 1. Blood cells 2. Bone cells 3. Hair strand with root 4. Saliva Samples that can be taken for DNA profiling/testing in crime investigation can be: Code:
Who first synthesized DNA in-vitro (in a cell-free system)?
Amniocentesis is a method that determines-
Orobanche weed is commonly found in-
Consider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Flowering plants Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are used as bio-pesticides?
Which of the following was the first successfully cloned mammal?