Maximum number of existing transgenic animals is of
(1) mice
(2) cow
(3) pig
(4) fish
The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for
1. insect-resistant
2. enhancing self life
3. enhancing mineral content
4. drought-resistance
DNA or RNA segment tagged with a radioactive molecule is called
1. vector
2. probe
3. clone
4. plasmid
Genetic engineering has been successfully used for producing
(1) transgenic mice for testing safety of polio vaccine before use in humans
(2) transgenic models for studying new treatments for certain cardiac diseases
(3) Transgenic cow-Rosie which produces high fat milk for making ghee
(4) animals like bulls for farm work as they have super power
Some of the characteristics of Bt cotton are
(1) long fibre and resistance to aphids
(2) medium yields, long fibres and resistance to beetle pests
(3) high yield and production of toxic protein crystals which kill dipteran pests
(4) high yield and resistance to bollworms
An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice
(1) does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones
(2) gives high yield and is rich in vitamin-A
(3) is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases of paddy
(4) gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma
The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is widely used in contemporary biology as a/an
(1) indicator of water pollution
(2) insecticide
(3) agent for production of dairy products
(4) source of industrial enzyme
The genetic defect-Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) deficiency may be cured permanently by
(1) periodic infusion of genetically engineered lymphocytes having functional ADA cDNA
(2) administering adenosine deaminase activators
(3) introducing bone marrow genes producing ADA into cells at early embryonic stages
(4) enzyme replacement therapy
What is true about Bt toxin?
1. The inactive protoxin gets converted into active form in the insect gut
2. Bt protein exists as active toxin in the Bacillus
3. The activated toxin enters the ovaries of the pest to sterilize it and thus prevent its
multiplication
4. The concerned Bacillus has antitoxins
A transgenic food crop, which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is:
1. Flavr savr tomatoes
2. Starlink maize
3. Bt soybean
4. Golden rice