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Chemically synthesized DNA sequences for the two chains are separately inserted into the plasmid pBR 322 by the side of
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A. ?-Galactosidase
B. galactokinase
C. acid phosphatase
D. glucokinase
Correct Answer
?-Galactosidase
Synthesis of Therapeutic Agents problems
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1. Which type of restriction endonuclease cuts the DNA within the recognition site?
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A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. All of the these
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Correct Answer: Type II
2. The piece of equipment, that introduces DNA into cells via DNA-coated microprojectiles is known as
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A. laser
B. DNA probe
C. gene gun
D. inoculating needle
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Correct Answer: gene gun
3. Charged molecules are separated based on varying rates of migration through a solid matrix when subjected to an electric field. This technique is known as
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A. photoreactivation
B. gel electrophoresis
C. autoradiography
D. blotting
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Correct Answer: gel electrophoresis
4. For gene probes to be useful they must
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A. be large enough to contain gene-specific sequences
B. be labeled in some manner to allow detection
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
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Correct Answer: both (a) and (b)
5. The advantage of using DNA polymerases from thermophilic organisms in PCR is that
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A. the DNA polymerases of these bacteria are much faster than those from other organisms
B. the DNA polymerases of these bacteria can withstand the high temperatures needed to denature the DNA strands
C. the DNA polymerases of these bacteria never make mistakes while replicating DNA
D. all of the above
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Correct Answer: the DNA polymerases of these bacteria can withstand the high temperatures needed to denature the DNA strands
6. The promoter used for cloning HBV surface antigen is
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A. galactokinase
B. alcohol dehydrogenase 1
C. ?-galactosidase
D. polyhedrin
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Correct Answer: alcohol dehydrogenase 1
7. Recombinant vaccine for Hepatitis B virus has been synthesized against which of the following antigen?
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A. Viral core antigen (HBcAg)
B. Viral surface antigen (HBsAg)
C. e antigen (HBeAg)
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Viral surface antigen (HBsAg)
8. Foot and mouth disease (FMD) of animals is caused by
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A. RNA virus
B. DNA virus
C. bacteria
D. protozoa
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Correct Answer: RNA virus
9. In India first genetically engineered vaccine against HBV was developed by
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A. Ranbaxy Pvt Ltd
B. Shantha Biotechnics Pvt Ltd
C. Dabur Pvt Ltd
D. Glaxo Pvt Ltd
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Correct Answer: Shantha Biotechnics Pvt Ltd
10. The first therapeutic product formed by means of recombinant DNA technology is
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A. human growth hormone
B. insulin
C. hepatitis B vaccine
D. vaccine for foot and mouth disease
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Correct Answer: insulin
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