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Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture

Description: This quiz covers the various applications of biotechnology in agriculture, including genetic engineering, tissue culture, and biofertilizers.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which technique involves the transfer of genes from one organism to another?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering, also known as recombinant DNA technology, involves the transfer of genes from one organism to another, allowing for the modification of an organism's genetic makeup.

What is the process of growing plant tissues or cells in a controlled environment called?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tissue culture involves growing plant tissues or cells in a controlled environment, allowing for the rapid propagation of plants and the production of disease-free plants.

Which type of biotechnology utilizes microorganisms to enhance plant growth and soil fertility?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biofertilizers utilize microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, to enhance plant growth and soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, solubilizing phosphorus, and producing plant growth-promoting substances.

What is the term for the process of transferring genes from one plant species to another?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering allows for the transfer of genes from one plant species to another, resulting in the development of genetically modified crops with desirable traits, such as resistance to pests, diseases, and herbicides.

Which technique involves the production of genetically identical copies of plants from a single parent plant?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tissue culture allows for the production of genetically identical copies of plants from a single parent plant, enabling the rapid propagation of plants with desirable traits and the production of disease-free plants.

What is the term for the process of using genetic engineering to modify an organism's DNA?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering involves the modification of an organism's DNA using techniques such as gene insertion, gene deletion, and gene replacement, allowing for the development of organisms with desirable traits.

Which type of biotechnology utilizes microorganisms to control pests and diseases in agriculture?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Biopesticides


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biopesticides utilize microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, to control pests and diseases in agriculture by acting as natural enemies of pests and pathogens.

What is the term for the process of using genetic engineering to transfer a gene from one organism to another?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering involves the transfer of a gene from one organism to another, allowing for the modification of an organism's genetic makeup and the development of organisms with desirable traits.

Which type of biotechnology utilizes microorganisms to degrade and remove pollutants from the environment?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Bioremediation

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bioremediation utilizes microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, to degrade and remove pollutants from the environment, including soil, water, and air.

What is the term for the process of using genetic engineering to modify an organism's genome?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering involves the modification of an organism's genome by inserting, deleting, or replacing genes, allowing for the development of organisms with desirable traits.

Which type of biotechnology utilizes microorganisms to produce biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofuels

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biofuels utilize microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeast, to produce biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, from renewable resources, such as plant biomass and waste.

What is the term for the process of using genetic engineering to transfer a gene from one organism to another?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering involves the transfer of a gene from one organism to another, allowing for the modification of an organism's genetic makeup and the development of organisms with desirable traits.

Which type of biotechnology utilizes microorganisms to produce antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biopharmaceuticals

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biopharmaceuticals utilize microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeast, to produce antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals, such as vaccines, hormones, and enzymes.

What is the term for the process of using genetic engineering to modify an organism's DNA?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering involves the modification of an organism's DNA using techniques such as gene insertion, gene deletion, and gene replacement, allowing for the development of organisms with desirable traits.

Which type of biotechnology utilizes microorganisms to produce bioplastics, which are biodegradable and environmentally friendly?

  1. Genetic Engineering

  2. Tissue Culture

  3. Bioplastics

  4. Recombinant DNA Technology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bioplastics utilize microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeast, to produce bioplastics, which are biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional plastics.

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