Plant Genetic Modification Process

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What methods can be used to study the segregation and stability of transgene integration and expression?

  • Titration, Chromatography, Filtration, Centrifugation
  • NMR, XRD, GC-MS, SEM
  • ELISA, TLC, HPLC, FTIR
  • PCR, Northern blot, Southern blot, Western blot (correct)

What is an important outcome of gene transfer using naked DNA?

  • Enhanced plant growth through photosynthesis
  • Increased soil fertility
  • Resistance to herbicides
  • Recovery of genetic recombinants (correct)

What are some of the steps involved in accurately identifying genes influencing agronomically important characters?

  • Testing for soil pH and nutrient levels
  • Conducting field trials and comparing plant heights
  • Cloning the isolated genes and evaluating their expression (correct)
  • Incubating DNA in water and analyzing by PCR

What is a key factor highlighted by Potrykus for successful gene transfers?

<p>Serious controls for treatments and analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique has been used to generate transgenic plants in some crop species over the last five years?

<p>Both vector mediated and direct gene transfer techniques (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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