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Plasmid and attached foreign gene with it are collectively called………
a) recombinant cell     
b) recombinant DNA
c) recombinant plasmid          
d) recombinant chromosome

b

A technique of molecular biology that helps bring together genetic material from multiple sources is called………. NTS DM -----6/2/2021
a) genetic finger printing
b) recombinant DNA material
c) DNA typing                        
d) DNA sequencing

b

The organisms whose cells and plasmids are usually used in genetic engineering are……….
a) fungi                                   
b) algae
c) bacteria                  
d) none of these

c

Why do genetic engineers use bacteria in genetic engineering?
a) the nucleus is very small and easy to handle
b) they have many chromosomes
c) bacteria divide very fast and make colonies         
d) none of these

c

What may be the objective of genetic modification of plants?
a) production of disease resistant plants
b) improvement in nutritional quality of plants
c) production of herbicide resistance plants
d) all of these

d

The organisms whose genes are modified are called genetically modified organism (GMOs) or
a) Trans version                      
b) Transition
c) Transgenic organisms
d) Transforming

c