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DNA Technology

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What is the full form of DNA?

  1. Deoxyribonucleic acid

  2. Dihydroxynaphthalene acid

  3. Dihydroxybenzoic acid

  4. Deoxyribose nucleic acid

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid, which is a molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms and many viruses.

What is the structure of DNA?

  1. Double helix

  2. Single helix

  3. Triple helix

  4. Quadruple helix

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DNA has a double helix structure, which means it consists of two strands of nucleotides twisted around each other to form a spiral shape.

What are the four nucleotides that make up DNA?

  1. Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine

  2. Adenine, Uracil, Guanine, Cytosine

  3. Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Uracil

  4. Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Uracil

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four nucleotides that make up DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G), and Cytosine (C).

What is the process by which DNA is copied?

  1. Replication

  2. Transcription

  3. Translation

  4. Mutation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes a copy of its DNA.

What is the process by which DNA is converted into RNA?

  1. Replication

  2. Transcription

  3. Translation

  4. Mutation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Transcription is the process by which DNA is converted into RNA.

What is the process by which RNA is converted into protein?

  1. Replication

  2. Transcription

  3. Translation

  4. Mutation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Translation is the process by which RNA is converted into protein.

What is a gene?

  1. A segment of DNA that codes for a protein

  2. A segment of RNA that codes for a protein

  3. A segment of DNA that codes for a non-protein molecule

  4. A segment of RNA that codes for a non-protein molecule

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a protein.

What is a chromosome?

  1. A long molecule of DNA

  2. A short molecule of DNA

  3. A protein molecule

  4. A non-protein molecule

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A chromosome is a long molecule of DNA.

How many chromosomes do humans have?

  1. 23

  2. 46

  3. 92

  4. 184

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Humans have 46 chromosomes.

What is DNA fingerprinting?

  1. A technique used to identify individuals based on their DNA

  2. A technique used to identify genes responsible for diseases

  3. A technique used to identify mutations in DNA

  4. A technique used to identify the sex of an individual

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DNA fingerprinting is a technique used to identify individuals based on their DNA.

What is genetic engineering?

  1. The process of modifying the genetic material of an organism

  2. The process of creating new organisms from scratch

  3. The process of cloning organisms

  4. The process of selecting organisms with desirable traits

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering is the process of modifying the genetic material of an organism.

What is the Human Genome Project?

  1. A project to sequence the entire human genome

  2. A project to identify all the genes in the human genome

  3. A project to develop new drugs for diseases

  4. A project to create new organisms from scratch

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Human Genome Project was a project to sequence the entire human genome.

What is the ethical implications of DNA technology?

  1. The potential for discrimination based on genetic information

  2. The potential for eugenics

  3. The potential for creating designer babies

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DNA technology has a number of ethical implications, including the potential for discrimination based on genetic information, the potential for eugenics, and the potential for creating designer babies.

What are the future applications of DNA technology?

  1. Personalized medicine

  2. Gene therapy

  3. Designer babies

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DNA technology has a number of future applications, including personalized medicine, gene therapy, and designer babies.

What are the challenges of DNA technology?

  1. The high cost of DNA sequencing

  2. The ethical implications of DNA technology

  3. The lack of qualified personnel

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DNA technology faces a number of challenges, including the high cost of DNA sequencing, the ethical implications of DNA technology, and the lack of qualified personnel.

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