1. | a nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. |
2. | a nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans. |
3. | a trematode, Clonorchis sinensis. |
4. | a cestode, Taenia sloium. |
I: | An infection by viruses having RNA genomes |
II: | Mobile genetic elements that replicate via an RNA intermediate |
III: | Integration of phage DNA into the main chromosomal DNA of a eukaryotic cell |
1. | Only I and II | 2. | Only I and III |
3. | Only II and III | 4. | I, II and III |
I: | ADA deficiency is caused due to the deletion of the gene for adenosine deaminase. |
II: | Bone marrow transplant and enzyme replacement therapy are completely curative. |
III. | Lymphocytes transformed with cADA gene are permanent cure for the condition. |
1. | Only I and II | 2. | Only I |
3. | Only II and III | 4. | I, II and III |
I: | PCR is now used routinely to detect HIV in suspected AIDS patients. |
II: | PCR is being used to detect mutations in genes in suspected cancer patients. |
III: | PCR can detect infections only when symptoms are present. |
1. | Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect, Statement III is correct. |
2. | Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct, Statement III is correct. |
3. | Statement I is correct, Statement II is correct, Statement III is incorrect. |
4. | Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is incorrect, Statement III is correct. |
1. | have had their DNA manipulated to possess and express an extra [foreign] gene. |
2. | are genetically modified with the use of foreign genes from a sexually compatible donor organism. |
3. | are produced by interspecific hybridisation. |
4. | are produced by inbreeding. |
1. | There are 27 documented varieties of Basmati grown in India. |
2. | In 1997, an American company got patent rights on Basmati rice by biopiracy. |
3. | Indian Basmati was crossed with semi-dwarf varieties and claimed as aan invention or a novelty. |
4. | There are an estimated 200 varieties of rice in India alone. |
I: | Most of the developing and underdeveloped world is rich financially, but poor in biodiversity and traditional knowledge. |
II: | Most of the industrialised nations are rich in biodiversity and traditional knowledge related to bio-resources but poor in biotechnology. |
1. | Statement I is correct. |
2. | Statement II is correct. |
3. | Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
4. | Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. |
1. | More tolerance to abiotic stresses |
2. | Alternative resources to industries |
3. | Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants |
4. | Fixation of atmospheric nitrogen |
I. | Use of improved crop varieties |
II. | Use of better management practices |
III. | Use of agrochemicals [fertilisers and pesticides] |
1. | Only I | 2. | Only I and III |
3. | Only I and II | 4. | I, II and III |
The name Genetic Engineering Approval Committee [GEAC] has been changed to:
1. | Genetic Engineering Advisory Committee |
2. | Genetic Engineering Appellate Committee |
3. | Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee |
4. | Genetic Engineering Arbitration Committee |