16 Questions
Which of the following is a biological tool used in biotechnology?
Restriction enzymes
What is the first step in the methodology for rDNA technology?
Isolation of DNA from the donor organism
In which area of application does biotechnology involve the use of GMOs for insect pest resistance and biofortification?
Agriculture
What is one of the effects of biotechnology on the environment mentioned in the text?
Harm to untargeted species
Which factor is considered in the effect of biotechnology on human health according to the text?
Long-term health effects
What is associated with the concept of biopatent and biopiracy?
Protection of traditional knowledge
What is another name for genetic engineering as mentioned in the text?
Recombinant DNA technology
What is the definition of biotechnology according to OECD?
The application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents to provide goods and services for human welfare
Who coined the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?
Karl Ereky
What are the core techniques based on which biotechnology operates?
Genetic and chemical engineering
Which tool is used for the invitro amplification of DNA or RNA?
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
What does the EFB (European Federation of Biotechnology) associate biotechnology with?
Microbiology and genetics
According to John E. Smith (1996), what is the manipulation of genetic material towards a desired end or result?
'Formation of new combination of inherited material by insertion of nucleic acid into any virus/bacteria/Plasmid or other vector'
What does PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) depend on for its operation?
'Completely automatic & depend on thermal cycles'
Which technique is used to isolate macromolecules like DNA, RNA, and protein based on their molecular weight?
Electrophoresis
What is the main key in isolating macromolecules like DNA, RNA, and protein?
Molecular weight
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