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This section includes 53 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Genetic Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
Transformation efficiency is defined as __________ |
| A. | ratio of transformed colonies by microgram of sample DNA that is to be inserted |
| B. | ratio of transformed colonies by amount of sample DNA that is to be inserted |
| C. | ratio of transformed colonies by microgram of plasmid DNA |
| D. | ratio of transformed colonies by amount of plasmid DNA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 52. |
After carrying out the cloning experiment, the cells are plated on agar. Along with agar, it also contains antibiotic resistant genes, X-gal and an inducer of lacZ gene. Which of the following would grow? |
| A. | Cells that have taken up plasmid DNA |
| B. | Cells that have taken up genomic DNA |
| C. | Cells having no insert |
| D. | Cells having no insert |
| Answer» B. Cells that have taken up genomic DNA | |
| 53. |
Plasmids are used for carrying out the cloning procedure. Which of the statement is true for plasmids? |
| A. | Bacterial plasmids are linear in nature |
| B. | They are single stranded |
| C. | Insertion of DNA into plasmid allows it to be propagated in host cells and they are known as vectors because of their this property |
| D. | They are not capable of replication in bacteria |
| Answer» D. They are not capable of replication in bacteria | |