EXERCISE
Section I: Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer:
1. The use of living organisms or their processes and products for the welfare of mankind is called:
- A) applied science
- B) technology
- C) biotechnology
- D) genetic engineering
2. Gene "cry" responsible for the pest resistance is obtained from a bacterium:
- A) Bacillus thuringiensis
- B) Bacillus aurius
- C) E. coli
- D) Pseudomonas
3. Genetically modified variety of sugarcane, which have both Cry1Ac + cry2Ab genes of bacteria is resistant against:
- A) high temperature
- B) drought
- C) sugarcane top borer
- D) pH changes
4. These are used in making yogurt:
- A) bacteria
- B) fungi
- C) yeast
- D) alga
5. Biological pest control:
- A) is rapid control
- B) is slow control
- C) causes pollution
- D) damage crops
6. HbA1c test measures the amount of blood glucose:
- A) in plasma
- B) in liver cells
- C) attached to haemoglobin in RBCs
- D) attached to muscle cells
8. A bacterium is considered genetically modified when it has:
- A) a foreign gene
- B) Many plasmids
- C) A complete genome
- D) Restriction endonucleases
9. Interferons are special proteins produced by human cells that:
- A) Reduce pain
- B) Cure thalassemia
- C) Dissolve blood clots
- D) Limit spread of viral infections
10. Microorganisms Alcanivorax borkumensis is naturally propagates in seawater containing crude oil?
- A) an alkane-degrading marine bacterium
- B) naturally propagates in freshwater
- C) improve crop yield
- D) causes cancer
Section II: Short Answer Questions
1. What is meant by artificial pancreas. Give its role...