In a chromosome, there is a specific DNA sequence, responsible for initiating replication. It is called as:
1. recognition sequence 2. cloning site
3. restriction site 4. ori site
Subtopic:  Principles of Biotechnology |
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What is the fate of a piece of DNA carrying only gene of interest which is transferred into an alien organism?
A: The piece of DNA would be able to multiply itself independently in the progeny cells of the organism.
B: It may get integrated into the genome of the recipient.
C: It may multiply and be inherited along with the host DNA.
D: The alien piece of DNA is not an integral part of chromosome.
E: It shows ability to replicate.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. D and E only 2. B and C only
3. A and E only 4. A and B only
Subtopic:  Principles of Biotechnology |
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Identify the incorrect statement related to electrophoresis:
1. Separated DNA fragments can be directly seen under UV radiation 
2. Separated DNA can be extracted from gel piece.
3. Fragments of DNA move toward anode.
4. Sieving effect of agarose  gel helps in separation of DNA fragments.
Subtopic:  Separation and Isolation of DNA fragments |
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Recombinant DNA molecule can be created normally by cutting the vector DNA and source DNA respectively with:
1. Hind II, Hind II  2. Hind II, Alu I 
3. Hind II, EcoR I  4. Hind II, Bam HI
Subtopic:  Tools: Enzymes: I | Tools: Enzymes: II |
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Select the restriction endonuclease enzymes whose restriction sites are present for the tetracycline resistance (tetR) gene in the pBR322 cloning vector.
1. Bam HI and Sal I
2. Sal I and Pst I
3. Pst I and Pvu I
4. Pvu I and Bam HI
Subtopic:  Cloning Vector |
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Which of the following are correct about EcoRI?
A. Cut the DNA with blunt end
B. Cut the DNA with sticky end 
C. Recognises a specific palindromic sequence.
D. Cut the DNA between the base G and A where it encounters the DNA sequence 'GAATTC'
E. Exonuclease
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. B,C,E only 2. A,D,E only
3. A,C,D only 4. B,C,D only
Subtopic:  Restriction Enzymes - Main Enzymes |
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Which of the following is not a selectable marker of cloning vectors?
1. Ampicillin
2. Metformin
3. Chloramphenicol
4. Tetracycline
Subtopic:  Cloning Vector |
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Restriction Endonuclease finds its specific recognition sequence and binds to the DNA.
Statement II: Restriction Endonuclease cuts each of the two strands of the double helix at specific points in their sugar phosphate backbones.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are True
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are False
3. Statement I is True but Statement II is False
4. Statement I is False but Statement II is True
Subtopic:  Restriction Enzymes - Main Enzymes |
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Hind II always cuts DNA molecules at a particular point called recognition sequence and it consists of:
1. 6 bp 2. 4 bp
3. 10 bp 4. 8 bp
Subtopic:  Restriction Enzymes - Main Enzymes | Restriction Enzymes: Historical Background |
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The " Ti plasmid " of Agrobacterium tumefaciens stands for 
1. Tumor independent plasmid 
2. Tumor inducing plasmid 
3. Temperature independent plasmid 
4. Tumour inhibiting  plasmid
Subtopic:  Tools: Vectors: I |
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Level 1: 80%+
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