Chapter 9: Biotechnology Principles and Processes — Online MCQ Test
BIOLOGY · Grade 12 · CBSE(NCERT)
Practice Chapter 9: Biotechnology Principles and Processes with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test.
This chapter covers: Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Restriction Enzymes DNA Ligase Cloning Vector Gene Cloning PCR Bioreactor Genetic Engineering Transformation.
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Chapter 9: Biotechnology Principles and Processes — Important Questions & Answers
Which enzyme is used to join two DNA fragments by forming phosphodiester bonds?
- A. DNA polymerase
- B. DNA ligase
- C. Restriction endonuclease
- D. RNA polymerase
Answer: B. DNA ligase
DNA ligase joins DNA fragments by sealing nicks and forming phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotides.
DNA ligase joins DNA fragments by sealing nicks and forming phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotides.
Restriction enzymes are also known as:
- A. Molecular scissors
- B. Molecular glue
- C. Cloning vehicles
- D. Thermal cyclers
Answer: A. Molecular scissors
Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific recognition sequences, so they are commonly called molecular scissors.
Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific recognition sequences, so they are commonly called molecular scissors.
In recombinant DNA technology, a cloning vector is mainly used to:
- A. Destroy foreign DNA
- B. Carry foreign DNA into a host cell
- C. Stain DNA fragments
- D. Digest proteins
Answer: B. Carry foreign DNA into a host cell
A cloning vector is a DNA molecule that carries foreign DNA into a host cell and helps in its replication.
A cloning vector is a DNA molecule that carries foreign DNA into a host cell and helps in its replication.
Which bacterium is commonly used as a host in recombinant DNA experiments?
- A. Rhizobium
- B. Escherichia coli
- C. Lactobacillus
- D. Mycobacterium
Answer: B. Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli is widely used as a host because it is easy to grow and genetically manipulate.
Escherichia coli is widely used as a host because it is easy to grow and genetically manipulate.
Which of the following is NOT an essential feature of a cloning vector according to NCERT?
- A. Origin of replication
- B. Selectable marker
- C. Cloning site
- D. Centromere for mitosis in bacteria
Answer: D. Centromere for mitosis in bacteria
Bacterial cloning vectors require ori, selectable marker and cloning sites; bacteria do not use centromeres for mitosis.
Bacterial cloning vectors require ori, selectable marker and cloning sites; bacteria do not use centromeres for mitosis.
During isolation of DNA from a fungal cell, which enzyme is used to break down the cell wall?
- A. Lysozyme
- B. Cellulase
- C. Chitinase
- D. Lipase
Answer: C. Chitinase
Fungal cell walls contain chitin, so chitinase is used to digest them during DNA isolation.
Fungal cell walls contain chitin, so chitinase is used to digest them during DNA isolation.
EcoRI recognizes the sequence 5'-GAATTC-3'. After cutting, it produces sticky ends because:
- A. It cuts both strands exactly at the centre, producing blunt ends
- B. It cuts the two DNA strands at different positions, producing overhangs
- C. It removes all adenine bases from DNA
- D. It converts double-stranded DNA into RNA
Answer: B. It cuts the two DNA strands at different positions, producing overhangs
EcoRI cuts asymmetrically between G and A on opposite strands, producing single-stranded overhangs called sticky ends.
EcoRI cuts asymmetrically between G and A on opposite strands, producing single-stranded overhangs called sticky ends.
A plasmid has two antibiotic resistance genes, ampR and tetR. A foreign DNA insert disrupts ampR. Which plate pattern identifies recombinants?
- A. Growth on ampicillin and no growth on tetracycline
- B. No growth on ampicillin but growth on tetracycline
- C. Growth on both ampicillin and tetracycline
- D. No growth on both ampicillin and tetracycline
Answer: B. No growth on ampicillin but growth on tetracycline
Disruption of ampR makes recombinants sensitive to ampicillin, while tetR remains intact and gives tetracycline resistance.
Disruption of ampR makes recombinants sensitive to ampicillin, while tetR remains intact and gives tetracycline resistance.
In the naming of EcoRI, what does the letter R represent?
- A. The strain of Escherichia coli
- B. The genus of the source organism
- C. The species of the source organism
- D. The order in which the enzyme was isolated
Answer: A. The strain of Escherichia coli
In EcoRI, E represents Escherichia, co represents coli, R represents the strain, and I indicates it was the first enzyme isolated from that strain.
In EcoRI, E represents Escherichia, co represents coli, R represents the strain, and I indicates it was the first enzyme isolated from that strain.
A circular plasmid has two recognition sites for a restriction enzyme. If this enzyme is used alone, what will happen to the plasmid?
- A. It will remain circular with one nick
- B. It will be cut into two linear DNA fragments
- C. It will produce only one linear DNA fragment
- D. It will be amplified exponentially
Answer: B. It will be cut into two linear DNA fragments
A circular DNA molecule cut at two sites by the same restriction enzyme forms two linear fragments.
A circular DNA molecule cut at two sites by the same restriction enzyme forms two linear fragments.