Omics Technology DNA Interdisciplinary Quiz

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Which process involves using living cells for the industrial scale synthesis of products?

Industrial biotechnology (correct)
Marker assisted breeding
Nutraceuticals production
Bio-pesticides synthesis

What is the role of Rhizobium in agriculture?

Serving as food additives
Fixing atmospheric nitrogen in the soil (correct)
Producing bioethanol
Managing pests

Which application of Industrial Biotechnology focuses on new sustainable energy sources?

Food additives synthesis
Production of bio-fertilizers
Bio-energy and bio-fuel development (correct)
Development of biodegradable plastics

Which product is NOT an example of Industrial Biotechnology applications?

Fortified dairy products (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of marker assisted breeding?

Managing pests and pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a product synthesized using Industrial Biotechnology?

Lactic acid (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of biotechnology in improving human health?

Enhancing food, nutrition, and water security (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are the fields of biotechnology classified according to the text?

According to field of application using a colour code (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the main techniques in biotechnology in the text?

Genetic engineering (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what areas has biotechnology made an impact according to the text?

Improving food, nutrition, and water security (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of biotechnology applications according to the text?

To make products for specific use (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are the main areas of research differentiated in biotechnology according to De la Vega et.al?

By using different colors to describe them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of proteomics?

Identify and catalog every proteins in a biological system (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which omics technology is specifically associated with studying metabolites?

Metabolomics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the Human Genome Project (HGP)?

Determine the sequences of the 3 billion base pairs that make up human DNA (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which technology can help researchers understand carcinogenesis by studying healthy and cancer cells' transcriptomes?

Transcriptomics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of genomics?

Mapping and editing of the genome (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is bioinformatics applied in biology?

Using computer technologies and statistical techniques to study biological information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which application of biocatalyst involves the use of amylase, cellulase, and xylanes?

Biofuel production (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the concerns related to genetic modification mentioned in the text?

Potential human health implications (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of genetic modification in livestock?

Enhanced taste and quality (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ethical concern associated with genetic modification according to the text?

Playing God by mixing genes among species (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which industry are cellulases commonly used as enzymes for macerating and peeling?

Food and beverages (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of metagenomics?

Studying genetic materials obtained directly from environmental samples (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the shotgun method in DNA sequencing?

To cut the DNA of an entire chromosome into small fragments (D) Signup and view all the answers

In biotechnology, what is the purpose of DNA cloning?

To make identical copies of DNA in large quantity for specific study (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a vector in recombinant DNA technology?

To propagate the DNA by carrying foreign gene sequences (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of restriction enzymes in DNA cloning?

To cleave DNA into small fragments (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to join DNA molecules from different organisms in biotechnology?

DNA ligase (B) Signup and view all the answers