Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

A specific recognition sequence identified by endonucleases to make cuts at specific positions within the DNA is :

1. Poly (A) tail sequences
2. Degenerate primer sequence
3. Okazaki sequences
4. Palindromic Nucleotide sequences

In gel electrophoresis, separated DNA fragments can be visualized with the help of

1. Ethidium bromide in infrared radiation
2. Ethidium bromide in UV radiation
3. Acetocarmine in bright blue light
4. Acetocarmine in UV radiation

Identify the wrong statement with regard to Restriction Enzymes

1. Sticky ends can be joined by using DNA ligases.
2. They cut the strand of DNA at palindromic sites.
3. Each restriction enzyme functions by inspecting the length of a DNA sequence.
4. They are useful in genetic engineering

The specific palindromic sequence which is recognized by EcoRI is

1. 5′ - GGATCC - 3′ 3′ - CCTAGG - 5′
2. 5′ - GAATTC - 3′ 3′ - CTTAAG - 5′
3. 5′ - GGAACC - 3′ 3′ - CCTTGG - 5′
4. 5′ - CTTAAG - 3′ 3′ - GAATTC - 5′

The sequence that controls the copy number of the linked DNA in the vector, is termed

1. Recognition site
2. Ori site
3. Selectable marker
4. Palindromic sequence

Match the organism with its use in biotechnology Select the correct option from the following:

1. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
2. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
3. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
4. (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

Choose the correct pair from the following

1. Exonucleases – Make cuts at specific positions within DNA
2. Ligases – Join the two DNA molecules
3. Polymerases – Break the DNA into fragments
4. Nucleases – Separate the two strands of DNA

DNA precipitation out of a mixture of biomolecules can be achieved by treatment with :

1. Methanol at room temperature
2. Chilled chloroform
3. Isopropanol
4. Chilled ethanol

Following statements describe the characteristics of the enzyme Restriction Endonuclease. Identify the incorrect statement.

1. The enzyme cuts the sugar-phosphate backbone at specific sites on each strand
2. The enzyme recognizes a specific palindromic nucleotide sequence in the DNA
3. The enzyme cuts DNA molecule at identified position within the DNA
4. The enzyme binds DNA at specific sites and cuts only one of the two strands

Which one of the following equipments is essentially required for growing microbes on a large scale, for industrial production of enzymes?

1. Industrial oven
2. Bioreactor
3. BOD incubator
4. Sludge digester