Multiple Choice Questions

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Biolistic technique is used in

  • Gene transfer process

  • Tissue culture process

  • Hybridisation process

  • Germplasm conservation process


A.

Gene transfer process

Biolistics is a technique for introducing genetic material into living cells, especially plant cells in which DNA- coated microscopic particles are fired into the cell using a special gun.


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The effect of cigarette smoking and radon in combination on lungs is

  • Fatal

  • Synergistic

  • Mutualistic

  • Antagonistic


The largest gene in man is

  • Insulin gene

  • Tumour suppressor gene

  • Beta globin gene of haemoglobin

  • Dystrophin


Herbicide-resistant gene in a plant is

  • Mt

  • Gt

  • Ct

  • Bt


The thermostable enzymes, Taq and Pfu, isolated from thermophilic bacteria are

  • RNA polymerases

  • DNA ligases

  • DNA polymerases

  • Restriction endonucleases


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Select the incorrect statement.

  • Stellar’s sea cow and passenger pigeon got extinct due to over exploitation by men

  • The mitotic convention on biological diversity was held in 1992

  • Species diversity increase as we move away from the equator towards the poles

  • Lantana and Eichhomia are invasive weed species in India


Which of the following species are restricted to an area?

  • Sympatric species

  • Sibling species

  • Allopatric species

  • Endemic species


Skin colour is controlled b

  • Single gene

  • 3 pairs of genes

  • 2 pairs of genes

  • 2 pairs of genes with an intragene


Gyms revoluta is popularly known as

  • Sago palm

  • Royal palm

  • Date palm

  • Sea palm


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The ultimate source of energy for a living being is

  • Sunlight

  • ATP

  • Fats

  •  Carbohydrates