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Earn 100

You have identified a useful gene in bacteria. Make a flowchart of the steps that you would follow to transfer this gene to a plant.

Important Questions on Biotechnology and Its Applications

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12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS>Q 1
Bt cotton is not
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12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS>Q 5
What are the various advantages of using genetically modified plants to increase the overall yield of the crop?
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12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS>Q 6
Explain with the help of one example, how genetically modified plants can reduce the usage of chemical pesticides.
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12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS>Q 6

Explain with the help of one example, how genetically modified plants can enhance the nutritional value of food crops.

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12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS>Q 7
List the disadvantages of insulin obtained from the pancreas of slaughtered cows and pigs.
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12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS>Q 8
List the advantages of recombinant insulin.
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12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS>Q 9
What is meant by the term biopesticide? Name and explain the mode of action of a popular biopesticide.
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12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS>Q 10
Name the five key tools for accomplishing the tasks of recombinant DNA technology. Also, mention the functions of each tool.