Biotechnology questions and answers

Biotechnology Questions and Answers

These Biotechnology questions test your knowledge of the use of biology to solve problems and make useful products.

36.

Any system that is not at equilibrium

A.

is thermodynamically unstable, although it may be kinetically stable

B.

is kinetically unstable, although it may be thermodynamically stable

C.

is rushing toward equilibrium at a very rapid rate

D.

requires an enzyme to reach equilibrium

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

37.

The shortest of mitotic phases is the

A.

telophase

B.

interphase

C.

metaphase

D.

anaphase

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

38.

When F1 plants are crossed with homozygous recessive plants, it is known as

A.

test cross

B.

recessive cross

C.

criss-cross

D.

para-cross

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

39.

The homologous chromosomes follow the process of synopsis in the

A.

leptotene

B.

zygotene

C.

pachytene

D.

diplotene

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

40.

A plasmid used to introduce BT toxin into a plant cell

A.

carries an antibiotic resistance gene that makes the plant resistant to antibiotics

B.

causes the plant to produce opines

C.

is toxic for the plant cell

D.

carries a bacterial gene with a plant promoter

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.