Genetic Engineering — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding CRISPR-Cas9 technology is/are correct? 1. It is a gene-editing tool derived from a bacterial immune system. 2. It uses a guide RNA to target specific DNA sequences. 3. It can only be used for gene knockout, not for gene insertion. 4. It involves the use of restriction enzymes to cut DNA.
Consider the following statements regarding Genetically Modified (GM) crops in India: 1. Bt cotton is the only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in India. 2. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is responsible for approving field trials and commercial release of GM crops. 3. Golden Rice is a GM crop engineered for pest resistance.
Which international protocol primarily deals with the transboundary movement of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology?
Consider the following pairs: 1. Bt Cotton: Pest resistance 2. Golden Rice: Herbicide tolerance 3. Gene Therapy: Treatment of genetic disorders Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which of the following constitutional provisions in India are most directly relevant to the regulation and ethical considerations of genetic engineering? 1. Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) 2. Article 48A (Protection and Improvement of Environment) 3. Article 51A(h) (Duty to Develop Scientific Temper) 4. Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies)