Biotechnology - Transgenic Plant

Exercise : Transgenic Plant - Section 1
  • Transgenic Plant - Section 1
41.
Resistance to glyphosphate in transgenic petunia plants has been developed by the transfer of
gene for EPSPS(5-enol-pyruvyl shikimat 3 phosphate synthase)
gene for ALS (acetolactate synthase)
gene for GS (glutamine synthase)
any of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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42.
Which of the following compounds has been produced in transgenic plants to improve tolerance to salt stress and water deficit?
Sucrose
Mannitol
Nicotine
Octopine
Answer: Option
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43.
Expression of antisense RNA in transgenic plants is a general method used to
activate the expression of all genes in a biochemical pathway
eliminate the expression of all genes in a biochemical pathway
block the expression of virus coat protein genes
reduce or eliminate the expression of individual genes
Answer: Option
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44.
Tomatoes exhibiting delayed ripening express antisense RNA against
glycerol 1 phosphate acyl transferase
polygalactouranase
ACC deaminase
sucrose phosphate synthase gene
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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45.
Given the DNA sequence ATTAAGGC, which sequence would be used by researchers as an antisense molecule?
AUUAAGGC
UAAUUCCG
CGGAATTA
TAATTCCG
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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