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Biotechnology and its Applications MCQs

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Question 191 of 494
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Biotechnology And Its Applications

The diversity of rice in India is one of the ________ in the world.
The diversity of rice in India is one of the richest in the world.
Question 192 of 494
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Indian Basmati was crossed with ________ varieties when the American company claimed patent rights.
Indian Basmati was crossed with semi-dwarf varieties before being claimed as a new variety by the American company.
Question 193 of 494
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If nations do not immediately counter patent applications related to bio-resources, other countries/individuals may encash on their rich ________.
Vigilance is necessary to protect the rich legacy (traditional knowledge/bioresources).
Question 194 of 494
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Traditional knowledge related to bio-resources can be exploited to develop modern applications and can also be used to save time, effort and ________ during commercialisation.
Traditional knowledge can save time, effort and expenditure during commercialisation.
Question 195 of 494
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One agricultural option for increasing food production is ________ agriculture, which contrasts with agro-chemical based agriculture.
Organic agriculture is one of the three listed options for increasing food production.
Question 196 of 494
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GM crops have helped to reduce ________ losses, contributing to higher food availability.
Genetic modification helps to reduce post harvest losses.
Question 197 of 494
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Viruses that attack their hosts and introduce their genetic material are used as ________ to transfer healthy genes in gene therapy.
Viruses that introduce their genetic material are used as vectors to transfer healthy genes.
Question 198 of 494
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Recombinant therapeutics do not induce unwanted ________ responses because their structure is identical to human proteins.
Recombinant therapeutics do not induce unwanted immunological responses.
Question 199 of 494
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One critical research area of biotechnology involves creating optimal conditions through engineering for a ________ to act.
Creating optimal conditions through engineering for a catalyst to act is the second critical research area.
Question 200 of 494
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Biotechnology And Its Applications

The Green Revolution succeeded in ________ the food supply but was still insufficient to feed the population.
The Green Revolution succeeded in tripling the food supply.
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