17 Questions
What is the monomer of DNA?
Deoxy ribonucleotides
Which vector is required in recombinant DNA technology for inserting foreign DNA into a host organism?
Cloning vector
What is the role of Agrobacterium tumefaciens in plant genetic engineering?
To infect the plant and transfer the required genome into the plant nucleus
Which enzyme is used to join DNA fragments in recombinant DNA technology?
Ligase
What was the first recombinant DNA made by Paul Berg?
Combining monkey virus SV40 with lambda virus
What is the role of herbicides in plant genetic engineering?
To kill non-transformed plant cells as a selection marker
Which molecule is a polymer of deoxyribonucleotides?
DNA
What is the monomer of proteins?
Amino acids
What is the function of Agrobacterium tumefaciens in plants during genetic engineering?
It infects the plant and transfers foreign DNA into the plant genome
Which organism provides the source of the human gene in genetic engineering?
WBC
What was the first genetically modified organism (GMO) according to the text?
Hirudin extracted from leeches
What type of sugar does DNA's ribose sugar contain?
Deoxyribose
Which enzyme is responsible for joining DNA fragments in recombinant DNA technology?
Ligase
What is the role of herbicides in plant genetic engineering?
To kill non-transformed plant cells
Which organism provides the source of the human gene in genetic engineering?
White blood cells (WBC)
What was the first genetically modified organism (GMO) according to the text?
Recombinant DNA made by Paul Berg
What is the monomer of proteins?
Amino acids
Test your knowledge on DNA, RNA, and recombinant DNA technology with this quiz. Explore the structure of DNA and RNA, as well as the principles and techniques of recombinant DNA technology.
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