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Biotechnology: Principles and Processes · Question 12

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The blue and white selectable markers have been developed which differentiate recombinant colonies from non-recombinant colonies on the basis of their ability to produce colour in the presence of a chromogenic substrate. Given below are two statements about this method: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Answer

(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Solution

The DNA insert is placed within the coding sequence of the enzyme -galactosidase, which inactivates it (insertional inactivation).

Colonies without an insert have an active -galactosidase and give blue colour with the chromogenic substrate — so Statement I is incorrect.

Recombinant colonies (with insert) do not produce blue colour — so Statement II is correct.

Answer: (2)

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2

Which of the following enzyme(s) are NOT essential for gene cloning? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. D and E only
  2. B and C only
  3. C and D only
  4. A and B only
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Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
  2. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
  3. Both statement I and statement II are correct
  4. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
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4

Hind II always cuts DNA molecules at a particular point called recognition sequence and it consists of:

  1. 8 bp
  2. 6 bp
  3. 4 bp
  4. 10 bp
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5

What is the fate of a piece of DNA carrying only gene of interest which is transferred into an alien organism? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A and B only
  2. D and E only
  3. B and C only
  4. A and E only
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6

The "Ti plasmid" of Agrobacterium tumefaciens stands for

  1. Tumour inhibiting plasmid
  2. Tumor independent plasmid
  3. Tumor inducing plasmid
  4. Temperature independent plasmid
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7

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. A bio-reactor provides optimal growth conditions for achieving the desired product
  2. Most commonly used bio-reactors are of stirring type
  3. Bio-reactors are used to produce small scale bacterial cultures
  4. Bio-reactors have an agitator system, an oxygen delivery system and foam control system
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8

The following diagram shows restriction sites in E. coli cloning vector pBR322. Find the role of 'X' and 'Y' genes : [figure]

  1. The gene 'X' is responsible for resistance to antibiotics and 'Y' for protein involved in the replication of Plasmid.
  2. The gene 'X' is responsible for controlling the copy number of the linked DNA and 'Y' for protein involved in the replication of Plasmid.
  3. The gene 'X' is for protein involved in replication of Plasmid and 'Y' for resistance to antibiotics.
  4. Gene 'X' is responsible for recognition sites and 'Y' is responsible for antibiotic resistance.
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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
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10

Identify the incorrect statement related to gel electrophoresis.

  1. Separated DNA fragments can be directly seen under UV radiation
  2. Separated DNA can be extracted from gel piece
  3. Fragment of DNA moves toward anode
  4. Sieving effect of agarose gel helps in separation 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, BamHI
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