(A) DNA segments
(B) Cells from DNA
(C) Tissues
(D) RNA from DNA
Tag: Basic Microbiology Mcqs
A radioactive probe used in DNA finger printing contains?
(A) 32 P
(B) 14 C
(C) 12 N
(D) pUC18
A small, 15-30 bases long nucleotide sequences used to detect the presence of complementary sequences in DNA sample during DNA finger printing is called?
(A) RFLP
(B) Probe
(C) VNTR
(D) Reporter gene
Gene therapy, a technique that helps in?
(A) Saving endangered species
(B) Curing genetic disorders
(C) Clonal propagation
(D) Producing monoclonal antibodies
RFLP stands for:
(A) Restriction fragment length polymorphism
(B) Repeated fragment length polymorphism
(C) Renewed fragment length polymorphism
(D) Required fragment length polymorphism
Genetic finger printing is useful in:
(A) Identifying criminals involved in rape, murder etc.
(B) Establishing the parentage of a disputed child
(C) Identifying illegal immigrants
(D) All of these
A technique called southern blotting is used in:
(A) Monoclonal antibody production
(B) In vitro culture
(C) Genetic finger printing
(D) Polymerase chain reaction
Using genetic technique in forensic science is:
(A) Genetic finger printing
(B) In vitro culture
(C) Hybridoma technology
(D) Gene therapy