Description : The process of RNA interference (RNAi) has been used in the development of plants resistant to (a) nematodes (b) fungi (c) viruses (d) insects.
Last Answer : (a) nematodes
Description : RNA interference involves (a) synthesis of cDNA and RNA using reverse transcriptase (b) silencing of specific mRNA due to complementary RNA (c) interference of RNA in synthesis of DNA (d) synthesis of mRNA from DNA
Last Answer : (b) silencing of specific mRNA due to complementary RNA
Description : 8. The Ti plasmid used for producing transgenic plants is found in (a) Azotobacter (b) Rhizobium (c) Azospirillum (d) Agrobacterium
Last Answer : 8. (d) Agrobacterium
Description : Asseriton: Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting Bt gene Reason The Bt gene is derived form a bacterium
Last Answer : Asseriton: Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting Bt gene Reason The Bt ... If both the assertion and reason are false
Description : What is the main external morphological feature that differentiates platyhelminthes from other worms (nematodes)?
Last Answer : Platyhelminthes are also known as flatworms because they are worms with a flat body. This is the main external morphological feature that differentiates them from nematodes (roundworms).
Description : he following anthelmintic acts as a cholinergic agonist in the nematodes and causes spastic paralysis of the worms: A. Piperazine B. Pyrantel pamoate C. Mebendazole D. Thiabendazole
Last Answer : B. Pyrantel pamoate
Description : Bt cotton variety that was developed by the introduction of toxin gene of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is resistant to (a) insect pests (b) fungal diseases (c) plant nematodes (d) insect predators.
Last Answer : (a) insect pests
Description : Genetic engineering has been successfully used for producing (a) transgenic mice for testing safety of polio vaccine before use in humans (b) transgenic models for studying new treatments for certain cardiac ... milk for making ghee (d) animals like bulls for farm work as they have super power
Last Answer : (a) transgenic mice for testing safety of polio vaccine before use in humans
Description : An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice (a) does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones (b) gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A (c) is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases of paddy (d) gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma.
Last Answer : (b) gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A
Description : The first non-transgenic HRC such as triaz ine resistant canola was developed in a). 1995 b). 2000 c). 1997 d). 1984
Last Answer : d). 1984
Description : Among the herbicide resistant crops, which crop was the most dominant transgenic crops in 2010 a).Soybean b). Cotton c). Maize d).Sugarbeet
Last Answer : a).Soybean
Description : Transgenic herbicide resistant crops were developed using a).Conventional breeding b).Genetic engenering c).None d).Both
Last Answer : d).Both
Description : Non transgenic herbicide resistant crops were developed using a).Conventional breeding b).Genetic engineering c).None of the above d).Both
Last Answer : a).Conventional breeding
Description : Triazine resistant canola is example of a).Transgenic b). Non transgenic c). Both d). None of the above
Last Answer : b). Non transgenic
Description : Herbicide resistant crops are called as a).Transgenic b). Non transgenic c). Both transgenic and non trans genic d). None of the above
Last Answer : c). Both transgenic and non trans genic
Description : Golden rice is a promising transgenic crop. When released for cultivation, it will help in (a) producing a petrol-like fuel from rice (b) alleviation of vitamin A deficiency (c) pest resistance (d) herbicide tolerance.
Last Answer : (b) alleviation of vitamin A deficiency
Description : The bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans has been of interest to molecular biologists because a. it has the smallest known bacterial genome. b. it is a "living fossil" linking the Bacteria and Archaea. c. it has the largest known bacterial genome. d. it is very resistant to radiation damage.
Last Answer : d. it is very resistant to radiation damage.
Description : The 'annunciator module' and 'controller' shown in the illustration together provide for _____________. EL-0094 A. blinking lamp on alarm; testing the lamp and alarm; and logging alarm conditions B ... visual and audible alarms; flashing lamp on alarm; and silencing the horn when answering an alarm
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : 7) Silencing of a gene could be achieved through use of a)RNAi only b)antisense RNA only c)both RNAi and antisense RNA d)none of the above
Last Answer : c)both RNAi and antisense RNA
Description : Q5.silencing of a gene could be achieved through the use of a.RNAi only b. antisense RNA only c. both RNAi and antisense RNA d.none of the above.
Last Answer : 5. (c) both RNAi and antisense RNA
Description : 13 Silencing of a gene could be achieved through the use of: a) RNAi only b) Antisense RNA only c) Both RNA and antisense RNA d) None of the above
Last Answer : ANS: c Both RNA and antisense RNA
Description : Which antibiotic inhibits interaction between tRNA and mRNA during bacterial protein synthesis? (a) Tetracycline (b) Erythromycin (c) Neomycin (d) Streptomycin
Last Answer : (d) Streptomycin
Description : .Which antibiotic inhibits interaction between tRNA and mRNA during bacterial protein synthesis? (a) Tetracycline (b) Erythromycin (c) Neomycin (d) Streptomycin
Last Answer : (c) Neomycin
Description : Select the antibiotic which inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by interfering with translocation of elongating peptide chain from acceptor site back to the peptidyl site of the ribosome so that ... chain is prematurely terminated: A. Chloramphenicol B. Erythromycin C. Tetracycline D. Streptomycin
Last Answer : B. Erythromycin
Description : Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by: A. Binding to 30S ribosome and inhibiting attachment of aminoacyl tRNA B. Binding to 50S ribosome and preventing peptide bond formation C. Binding to ... chain D. Binding to both 30S and 50S ribosome and inducing misreading of mRNA code
Last Answer : B. Binding to 50S ribosome and preventing peptide bond formation
Description : The process of producing a protein from its DNA- and mRNA-coding sequences.
Last Answer : Ans. Gene expression
Description : Where to buy Boll Weevil Body Care in Birmingham AL?
Last Answer : You can by it online from an AL source, here
Description : how to get rid of boll weevils from whole kernel dry corn
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : Are Cotton boll living or nonliving?
Last Answer : living
Description : In Cotton the term Square means — a. Harvesting b. Appearance of flower bud c. Defoliation d. Boll formation
Last Answer : b. Appearance of flower bud
Description : Fem1ale of red cotton bug lays eggs on — a. Leaf b. Seed c. Soil d. Boll
Last Answer : c. Soil
Description : The site of pupation of Helicoverpa armigera is — a. Leaf b. Seed c. Soil d. Boll
Description : Phomopsis blight and Bacterial blight resistant variety of brinjal
Last Answer : Ans. Pant Samrat
Description : Nematode and Bacterial wilt resistant variety of tomato
Last Answer : Ans. Arka vardan
Description : What is break point concentration of an antibiotic ? (a) Concentration at which the antibiotic lyses the bacteria (b) Concentration of the antibiotic which demarks between sensitive ... which overcomes bacterial resistance (d) Concentration at which a bacteriostatic antibiotic becomes bactericidal
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The main reason why antibodies could not solve all the problems of bacteria mediated disease is (a) decreased efficiency of the immune system (b) insensitivity of the individual ... development of mutant strains resistant to antibodies (d) inactivation of antibiotics by bacterial enzymes.
Last Answer : (c) development of mutant strains resistant to antibodies
Description : Consider the following four measures (A-D) that could be taken to successfully grow chickpea in an area where bacterial blight disease is common. (A) Spray with Bordeaux mixture (B) Control of the insect vector of the disease pathogen (C) ... (D) (b) (A) and (D) (c) (B) and (C) (d) (A) and (B)
Last Answer : (b) (A) and (D)
Description : Using imprints from a plate with complete medium and carrying bacterial colonies, you can select streptomycin resistant mutants and prove that such mutations do not originate as adaptation. These ... minimal medium (c) only on plates with streptomycin (d) only on plates without streptomycin.
Last Answer : (d) only on plates without streptomycin.
Last Answer : (c) only on plates with streptomycin
Description : The Ames test is used to a. Identify Potential Human Carcinogens. b. Discover Auxotrophic Mutants. c. Find Pathogenic Bacterial Species. d. Identify Antibiotic Resistant Mutants.
Last Answer : a. Identify Potential Human Carcinogens.
Description : When nutrients are limiting, some bacterial species can form resistant structures called _____. a. endospores b. cysts c. seeds d. capsules
Last Answer : a. endospores
Description : What is true of Quinupristin-Dalfopristin: A. It is a synergistic combination of two similar antibiotics B. It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis C. It is active against most resistant coccal infections D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : D. All of the above are correct
Description : The following is true of linezolid except: A. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at an early step B. It is active against vancomycin resistant enterococci C. It is the drug of choice for enterococcal endocarditis D. It can be administered orally as well as by i.v. infusion
Last Answer : C. It is the drug of choice for enterococcal endocarditis
Description : What is break point concentration of an antibiotic: A. Concentration at which the antibiotic lyses the bacteria B. Concentration of the antibiotic which demarkates between sensitive ... which overcomes bacterial resistance D. Concentration at which a bacteriostatic antibiotic becomes bactericida
Last Answer : . Concentration of the antibiotic which demarkates between sensitive and resistant bacteria
Description : Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid is active against the following organism except (a) Methicillin resistant Staph. aureus (b) Penicillinase producing Staph. aureus (c) Penicillinase producing n. gonorrhoeae (d) ß-lactamase producing E. coli
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid is active against the following organisms except: A. Methicillin resistant Staph. aureus B. Penicillinase producing Staph. aureus C. Penicillinase producing N.gonorrhoeae D. β-lactamase producing E.coli
Last Answer : A. Methicillin resistant Staph. aureus
Description : Pyrogens are a. Proteins Affecting the Hypothalamus. b. Bacterial Fragments. c. Fever-Producing Substances. d. All the Above (A—C) Are Correct.
Last Answer : d. All the Above (A—C) Are Correct.
Description : What are transgenic plants? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What are the merits and demerits of transgenic plants?
Last Answer : Merits of transgenic plants: a) Crops are more productive and have a larger yield. b) Transgenic plants can offer more nutrition and flavour. c) A possibility that they could ... plants and could create ecological problems. f) The new technology interferes with traditional agricultural methods.