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Which of the following is capable of passing the DNA through the target cell’s membrane?
a) lysosome                         
b) peroxisomes
c) glyoxisome                      
d) liposome

d

Explanation: liposome is an artificial lipid sphere with an aqueous core


Cystic fibrosis is…..disease that affects the mucus and sweat glands.
a) viral                                  
b) bacterial
c) fungal                                               
d) inherited

d

Explanation: a hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection


People with severe cystic fibrosis symptoms can have serious …….problems.
a) lung                                   
b) digestive
c) kidney                                              
d) both a and b

d

Scope & Importance of Biotechnology:



Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between certain…….and roots of higher plants.
a) fungi                                
b) bacteria
c) algae                                 
d) parasites

a

Explanation: A mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between a green plant and a fungus. The plant makes organic molecules such as sugars by photosynthesis and supplies them to the fungus, while the fungus supplies the plant with water and mineral nutrients, such as phosphorus, taken from the soil.


Which of the following is/are the importance of biotechnology?
a) biochips and biological computers
b) biofertilizers and nanotechnology
c) mycorrhiza                      
d) all of these

d

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