Explore topic-wise MCQs in Genetic Engineering.

This section includes 6 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.

During storage, there are chances of degradation of DNA. Larger fragments are having more chances of being got lost.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
2.

Libraries constructed in plasmid vectors can be kept as ___________

A. plasmid containing cells
B. naked DNA
C. both plasmid containing cells and naked DNA
D. naked DNA is preferred over plasmid containing cells
Answer» D. naked DNA is preferred over plasmid containing cells
Discussion
3.

Libraries using phage cloning vectors are often kept as ___________

A. unpackaged phage
B. packaged phage
C. both packaged and unpackaged phage
D. both packaged and unpackaged phage are used but packaged is favoured
Answer» C. both packaged and unpackaged phage
Discussion
4.

Vector and insert are mixed, ligated and packaged and introduced into the host by ___________

A. transformation
B. transduction
C. infection
D. transformation and infection
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Complete digestion is preferred over partial digestion for the fragmentation of DNA.

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

Choose the incorrect statement for the preparation of genomic libraries.

A. The first step is the isolation of genomic DNA
B. Physical damage to the DNA should be avoided
C. If a nuclear DNA library is to be constructed, organelle DNA is to be removed
D. For the construction of organelle library, organelle DNA is purified from the nuclear DNA
Answer» D. For the construction of organelle library, organelle DNA is purified from the nuclear DNA
Discussion