Question 1

Which of the following methods can be used to introduce foreign DNA into a host cell through an electric field?

Accepted Answer

Electroporation

Answer

Transformation

Answer

Reverse Transcriptase

Answer

Antibiotic Marker

Question 2

What is the role of an antibiotic marker in genetic engineering?

Accepted Answer

To identify successfully transformed cells

Answer

To aid in DNA replication

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To facilitate the process of transcription

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To promote gene expression

Question 3

In the context of genetic engineering, what is the purpose of sticky ends?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate the binding of DNA fragments

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To protect DNA from degradation

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To inhibit transcription

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To enhance bacterial growth

Question 4

Which enzyme is crucial for converting RNA into DNA during genetic engineering?

Accepted Answer

Reverse Transcriptase

Answer

Restriction Enzyme

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DNA Polymerase

Answer

Ligase

Question 5

What technique involves the uptake of foreign DNA by a bacterial cell from its environment?

Accepted Answer

Transformation

Answer

Transfection

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Transduction

Answer

Electroporation

Question 6

What is the primary function of a vector in genetic engineering?

Accepted Answer

To carry foreign DNA into a host cell

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To assist in protein folding

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To degrade host DNA

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To enhance cell metabolism

Question 7

What role does a plasmid commonly serve in genetic engineering?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a vector for gene cloning

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It degrades unwanted DNA

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It provides energy for the cell

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It serves as the primary site of transcription

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of using electroporation in genetic engineering?

Accepted Answer

To make cell membranes permeable for DNA entry

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To amplify DNA segments

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To edit existing genes

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To kill unwanted cells

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