Biochemistry - Recombinant DNA Technology

Exercise : Recombinant DNA Technology - Section 1
  • Recombinant DNA Technology - Section 1
16.
Which of the following genetic diseases would be amenable to genetic engineering?
Down's syndrome
Muscular dystrophy
Cystic fibrosis
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Answer: Option
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17.
X-rays cause
the formation of thymine dimers
ionization of water in the cell
heat
none of the above
Answer: Option
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18.
The order for the construction of a cDNA fragment from mRNA is to
bind oligo-dT, treat with reverse transcriptase, digest with RNase, add G residues to the 3' end, bind oligo-dC, treat with DNA polymerase
treat with reverse transcriptase, digest with RNase, add G residues to the 3' end, bind oligo-dC, treat with DNA polymerase and bind oligo-dT
digest with RNase, add G residues to the 3' end, treat with reverse transcriptase, add G residues to the 3' end and treat with DNA polymerase
bind oligo-dC, treat with reverse transcriptase, digest with RNase, add G residues to the 3' end, bind oligo-dT and treat with DNA polymerase
Answer: Option
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19.
The TP53 gene of chromosome 17 codes for a protein __________ .
that plays a role in the digestive process
involved in glucose transport
involved in the regulation of the cell cycle
that is like a white blood cell protein
Answer: Option
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20.
Why is golden rice pale yellow in color?
It is rich in chlorophyll a.
It is rich in beta-carotene.
It is rich in chlorophyll b.
It is rich in phycobilins.
Answer: Option
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