Genetic engineering involves directly manipulating an organism's genes using biotechnology.
Excision and insertion of a gene is called __________.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024 · Topic: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Recombinant DNA Technology: Principles, Tools (Restriction Enzymes, Ligases, Vectors))
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- Steps of Recombinant DNA technology are given below: A. Identification and isolation of the genetic material. B. Fragmentation of DNA. C. Obtaining the foreign gene product. D. Downstream processing. E. Ligation of DNA fragmentation into the vector. F. Isolation of desired DNA fragments. G. Amplification of gene of interest. H. Transfer of Recombinant DNA into the host cell/organism. The correct sequence of steps is:
- Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
- Identify the correct pair of enzyme and its function :
- Which one of the following is the correct chronology of invention/ discovery in the field of Bio-technology ?
- Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred 1. across different species of plants 2. from animals to plants 3. from microorganisms to higher organisms Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Transfer across different species of plants: Yes, this is common in developing Genetically Modified (GM) crops, for example, transferring herbicide resistance genes between plant species or varieties. 2. From animals to plants: Yes, while perhaps not as common as plant-to-plant or microorganism-to- plant transfers for agricultural purposes, it is technically possible to transfer genes from animals to plants using genetic engineering techniques. This has been explored in research for various purposes. 3. From microorganisms to higher organisms: Yes, this is a very common application. For instance, transferring genes from bacteria (like the Bt gene) to plants for pest resistance (e.g., Bt cotton), or inserting genes from humans into bacteria or yeast for the production of therapeutic proteins like insulin. 159. With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?
- Which one of the following is not property matched?
- Assertion (A): Scientists can cut apart and paste together DNA molecules at will, regardless of the source of the molecules. Reason (R): DNA fragments can be manipulated using restriction endonucleases and DNA ligases.