Questions (74)
Q5CSE2011
At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
- It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock
- It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases
- It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Science & Technology › Biotech & Genetics
Q29CSE2011
A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is:
- A To make it pest-resistant ✓
- B To improve its taste and nutritive qualities
- C To make it pest-resistant
- D To make its shelf-life longer
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Science & Technology › Biotech & Genetics
Q65CSE2011
Recently, "oilzapper" was in the news. What is it?
- A It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills ✓
- B It is the latest technology developed for under-sea oil exploration
- C It is a genetically engineered high biofuel-yielding maize variety
- D It is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil wells
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Science & Technology › Biotech & Genetics
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