Biotechnology Basics
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What is the main focus of biochemical engineering?

  • Analyzing genomes using bioinformatics
  • Developing processes for bioremediation
  • Manipulating genetic material
  • Creating products from raw materials (correct)

    • Which field of biotechnology involves the use of genetically modified organisms to produce pesticidal organisms?

  • Aquatic biotechnology
  • Genomics
  • Agricultural biotechnology (correct)
  • Pharmaceutical biotechnology

    • What is the purpose of bioremediation in biotechnology?

  • Analyzing genomes using bioinformatics
  • Developing new drugs
  • Manipulating genetic material
  • Reducing environmental pollution (correct)

    • Which field of biotechnology involves the analysis of genomes using bioinformatics?

    <p>Genomics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of classical biotechnology?

    <p>Creating products from raw materials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of biotechnology involves the use of microorganisms to track genetic traits?

    <p>Aquatic biotechnology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of consumer genomics in biotechnology?

    <p>Direct-to-consumer genomic testing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of biotechnology involves the manipulation of genetic material to produce vaccines?

    <p>Pharmaceutical biotechnology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of modern biotechnology?

    <p>Manipulating genetic material (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used for DNA barcoding, specifically for species identification?

    <p>Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of restriction enzymes in molecular biology?

    <p>To cut foreign DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of restriction enzyme cuts DNA sequences that are palindromic and approximately 6 bp in length?

    <p>Type II (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of n cutters for restriction enzymes?

    <p>Once every 4 bp (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is essential for visualization of differently sized DNA fragments?

    <p>Agarose gel electrophoresis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of vectors in molecular biology?

    <p>To insert target genes into vectors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of DNA fragment can self-replicate and have selectable markers?

    <p>Vector (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of plasmids in molecular biology?

    <p>1 kb - 20 kb (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of restriction enzyme is ATP-dependent and cuts DNA sequences that are more than 1 kbp away from the recognition site?

    <p>Type I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of restriction enzyme is non-ATP-dependent and cuts DNA sequences that are approximately 25 bp away from the recognition site?

    <p>Type III (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used for visualizing differently sized DNA fragments in molecular biology?

    <p>Agarose gel electrophoresis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of restriction enzymes in molecular biology?

    <p>To cut unmethylated DNA sequences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of restriction enzyme is ATP-dependent and cuts DNA sequences that are more than 1 kbp away from the recognition site?

    <p>Type I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of DNA barcoding in molecular biology?

    <p>To identify different species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of classical biotechnology?

    <p>Genes and function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of plasmids in molecular biology?

    <p>50 bp - 20 kb (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of restriction enzyme is non-ATP-dependent and cuts DNA sequences that are approximately 25 bp away from the recognition site?

    <p>Type III (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of biotechnology involves the use of genetically modified organisms to produce pesticidal organisms?

    <p>Agricultural biotechnology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of consumer genomics in biotechnology?

    <p>To study genetic traits in individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of n cutters for restriction enzymes?

    <p>Once every 4 bp (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of biotechnology involves the use of genetically modified organisms to produce pesticidal organisms?

    <p>Agricultural biotechnology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of modern biotechnology?

    <p>Manipulating genetic material (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of bioremediation in biotechnology?

    <p>To reduce environmental pollution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of biotechnology involves the analysis of genomes using bioinformatics?

    <p>Genomics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of restriction enzymes in molecular biology?

    <p>To cut DNA at specific recognition sites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of biotechnology involves the use of microorganisms to track genetic traits?

    <p>Microbial biotechnology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of consumer genomics in biotechnology?

    <p>To provide direct-to-consumer genomic testing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of restriction enzyme cuts DNA sequences that are palindromic and approximately 6 bp in length?

    <p>Type II restriction enzyme (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of restriction enzyme is ATP-dependent and cuts DNA sequences that are more than 1 kbp away from the recognition site?

    <p>Type I restriction enzyme (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used for DNA barcoding, specifically for species identification?

    <p>Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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