Explore topic-wise MCQs in Genetic Engineering.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Genetic Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Where do P elements integrate into the genome?

A. At specifically defined sites
B. Randomly
C. Only at the ends of the genome
D. Integration depends on reaction conditions
Answer» C. Only at the ends of the genome
Discussion
2.

The host should ____ P elements, these elements lead to _______

A. not have, instability
B. have, stability
C. not have, increase the time taken for integration
D. have, reduces the time taken for integration
Answer» B. have, stability
Discussion
3.

Cis-acting sites should be present in the vector for ________

A. replication
B. selecting recombinants by acting as a marker
C. transposition
D. providing high copy number
Answer» D. providing high copy number
Discussion
4.

Wild-type Drosophila flies are _____ to ethanol supplied in food.

A. resistant
B. non-resistant
C. resistant at low concentration and non-resistant at higher concentration
D. resistant at higher concentrations and non-resistant at lower concentration
Answer» B. non-resistant
Discussion
5.

Wild type flies have crimson red eyes whereas rosy mutant have brick-red eyes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
6.

rosy gene is used as a selectable marker for transformation in Drosophila, it produces an enzyme required for the synthesis of ____________

A. wing pigment
B. eye pigment
C. both eye and wing pigment
D. thorax pigment
Answer» C. both eye and wing pigment
Discussion
7.

______ integration systems are used for the transfer of DNA in Drosophila and it is composed of ______

A. Artificial, P elements
B. Artificial, S elements
C. Natural, P elements
D. Natural, S elements
Answer» D. Natural, S elements
Discussion
8.

In Drosophila, only nuclei cells give rise to germline cells.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion