Essential Biochemistry - Genetic Engineering (Section 1)

  • 1
    A scientist wants to identify a specific gene within a large genome. Which technique would be most suitable?
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    (B)
    Southern Blot
  • 2
    What does the term 'transgenic' mean?
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    (A)
    An organism with a modified genome
  • 3
    Which of the following is a benefit of using recombinant DNA technology?
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    A
    B
    D
  • 4
    What is an advantage of using PCR?
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    (C)
    It can amplify a specific DNA sequence
  • 5
    Which technique is used to detect specific RNA molecules?
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    (B)
    Northern Blot
  • 6
    Which of the following is NOT required for PCR?
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    (C)
    Restriction enzymes
  • 7
    What process does a restriction enzyme perform?
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    (C)
    Cutting DNA
  • 8
    What is the purpose of Taq polymerase in PCR?
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    (C)
    To synthesize new DNA strands
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    What does RFLP stand for?
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    (B)
    Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
  • 10
    Which blotting technique is used to analyze proteins?
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    (C)
    Western Blot
  • 11
    What is a cDNA library?
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    A collection of cDNA clones representing the expressed genes in a cell
  • 12
    What is the role of a selectable marker in a cloning vector?
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    To identify cells that have successfully taken up the vector
  • 13
    Which is NOT a common application of recombinant DNA technology?
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    (D)
    Production of gasoline
  • 14
    What is the primary purpose of using restriction enzymes in recombinant DNA technology?
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    (B)
    To cut DNA at specific sequences
  • 15
    What is the main function of a cloning vector?
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    To amplify a DNA fragment
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    Cloning a technique developed for amplifying the quantity of DNA in vitro
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    DNA
  • 17
    Which techniques would be useful to test the presence of a specific DNA sequence?
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    A
    D
  • 18
    What is the purpose of a selectable marker in a cloning vector?
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    (B)
    To identify cells containing the vector
  • 19
    Restriction endonucleases are enzymes:
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    (B)
    Which clears DNA at specific sequences
  • 20
    Restriction endonuclease has the following characteristics, except:
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    (D)
    Cut DNA randomly
  • 21
    The process of joining of DNA fragments to form a hybrid molecule is called:
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    (B)
    Ligation
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    What is the function of DNA ligase?
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    (C)
    To join DNA fragments
  • 23
    What is the role of a primer in PCR?
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    To initiate DNA synthesis
  • 24
    Which of the following techniques is used to separate DNA fragments based on their size?
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    (B)
    Gel electrophoresis
  • 25
    What is a main goal of genetic engineering?
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    (B)
    To alter the genetic makeup of an organism
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    Which technique is used to amplify a specific DNA sequence?
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    (B)
    PCR
  • 27
    Which one of the following is not an enzyme?
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    (A)
    DNA ligase
  • 28
    Most commonly used cloning vectors are:
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    (D)
    All of the above
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    Which of the following is a key component of a cloning vector?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 30
    What is the role of a selectable marker in a cloning vector?
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    (B)
    To identify cells that have taken up the vector.
  • 31
    In recombinant DNA technology, what does the term 'vector' refer to?
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    (D)
    The carrier molecule (e.g., plasmid) used to introduce foreign DNA into a host cell
  • 32
    Which of the following techniques can be used to detect the presence of a specific protein?
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    (C)
    Western Blot
  • 33
    What is the process of introducing foreign DNA into a host cell called?
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    (C)
    Transformation
  • 34
    Which one of the following enzyme is required for PCR?
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    (B)
    Taq polymerase
  • 35
    What is gene therapy?
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    (A)
    The use of genes to treat diseases
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    Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of creating recombinant DNA?
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    (D)
    Using a ribosome to synthesize the protein
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    Southern blot is a technique used for analysis of
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    (D)
    DNA
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    What is a plasmid?
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    (C)
    An extrachromosomal DNA molecule
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    What is the purpose of a DNA library?
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    (C)
    To store DNA fragments
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    What is the role of a promoter region in a gene?
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    (B)
    To signal the start of transcription
  • 41
    Restriction endonucleases are enzymes
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    (B)
    Which shares DNA at specific sequences
  • 42
    What is the primary goal of gene therapy?
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    (A)
    To replace faulty genes with healthy genes
  • 43
    What is the role of the annealing step in PCR?
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    (B)
    To allow primers to bind to the DNA template
  • 44
    Which enzyme is used to seal the gaps between DNA fragments during cloning?
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    (B)
    DNA Ligase
  • 45
    Which of the following is a technique used for gene cloning?
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    (C)
    PCR
  • 46
    What is a transgenic organism?
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    (A)
    An organism that has a foreign gene introduced into its genome.
  • 47
    What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in recombinant DNA technology?
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    (B)
    To separate DNA fragments by size
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    What is the role of reverse transcriptase in cDNA library construction?
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    (A)
    To convert mRNA to cDNA
  • 49
    What is the role of the primer in PCR?
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    (B)
    To provide a starting point for DNA polymerase
  • 50
    What is the name of the process by which a virus transfers genetic material to a bacterium?
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    (B)
    Transduction