Explore topic-wise MCQs in Genetic Engineering.

This section includes 53 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Genetic Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

51.

Transformation efficiency is defined as __________

A. ratio of transformed colonies by microgram of sample DNA that is to be inserted
B. ratio of transformed colonies by amount of sample DNA that is to be inserted
C. ratio of transformed colonies by microgram of plasmid DNA
D. ratio of transformed colonies by amount of plasmid DNA
Answer» E.
Discussion
52.

After carrying out the cloning experiment, the cells are plated on agar. Along with agar, it also contains antibiotic resistant genes, X-gal and an inducer of lacZ gene. Which of the following would grow?

A. Cells that have taken up plasmid DNA
B. Cells that have taken up genomic DNA
C. Cells having no insert
D. Cells having no insert
Answer» B. Cells that have taken up genomic DNA
Discussion
53.

Plasmids are used for carrying out the cloning procedure. Which of the statement is true for plasmids?

A. Bacterial plasmids are linear in nature
B. They are single stranded
C. Insertion of DNA into plasmid allows it to be propagated in host cells and they are known as vectors because of their this property
D. They are not capable of replication in bacteria
Answer» D. They are not capable of replication in bacteria
Discussion