14 Questions
What is the first step in the methodology for rDNA technology?
Isolation of DNA (gene) from the donor organism
Which of the following is not an application of Biotechnology?
Effect of BT on the environment – Herbicide use /Untargeted species
What is the main focus of bioethics in the context of biotechnology?
Ethical and moral implications of biotechnological advancements
Which instrument is NOT part of the principles & processes of biotechnology?
Molecular scissors
In biotechnology, what does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organisms
What is the purpose of biopatent and biopiracy in biotechnology?
To protect intellectual property rights related to biological inventions
Who coined the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?
Karl Ereky
What is the definition of biotechnology according to OECD (Organization of Economics Council for Development)?
Application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of material by biological agents to provide goods & service to human welfare.
Which branch of biotechnology is associated with other fields such as microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, and industrial biology?
Genomics & Industrial Biotechnology
What is the principle of genetic engineering based on?
G.E. alteration of genetic material.
What is another name for genetic engineering?
Recombinant DNA technology
What is the main key for isolating macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins?
Gel permeation
Which technique is used for invitro amplification of DNA or RNA?
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Who discovered the PCR technique in 1985?
Kary Mullis
Study Notes
rDNA Technology
- The first step in the methodology for rDNA technology is not specified.
Applications of Biotechnology
- One of the applications that is not part of biotechnology is not specified.
Bioethics
- The main focus of bioethics in the context of biotechnology is not specified.
Instruments of Biotechnology
- The instrument that is NOT part of the principles and processes of biotechnology is not specified.
GMO
- GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism.
Biopatent and Biopiracy
- The purpose of biopatent and biopiracy in biotechnology is to protect and regulate the use of biological resources.
History of Biotechnology
- The term 'biotechnology' was coined by Karl Ereky in 1919.
Definition of Biotechnology
- According to OECD (Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development), biotechnology is the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents.
Branches of Biotechnology
- Industrial biotechnology is associated with other fields such as microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, and industrial biology.
Genetic Engineering
- The principle of genetic engineering is based on the manipulation of genetic material to produce desired traits or characteristics.
- Genetic engineering is also referred to as recombinant DNA technology.
Isolation of Macromolecules
- The main key for isolating macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins is not specified.
DNA Amplification
- The technique used for invitro amplification of DNA or RNA is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).
- Kary Mullis discovered the PCR technique in 1985.
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