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Which of the following statements is true regarding genomics?

Question: Which of the following statements is true regarding genomics?
[A].

Plant genomics lags behind similar efforts in animals and microorganisms

[B].

Researchers can make use of genomic information even if the entire genome of an organism is not known

[C].

Researchers are busy in trying to determine the genome of the potato plant

[D].

All of the above

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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Given the DNA sequence ATTAAGGC, which sequence would be used by researchers as an antisense molecule?

Question: Given the DNA sequence ATTAAGGC, which sequence would be used by researchers as an antisense molecule?
[A].

AUUAAGGC

[B].

UAAUUCCG

[C].

CGGAATTA

[D].

TAATTCCG

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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A naturally occurring variant, possessing characteristics of interest, is identified. This plant is selectively bred. This is an example of

Question: A naturally occurring variant, possessing characteristics of interest, is identified. This plant is selectively bred. This is an example of
[A].

traditional plant breeding

[B].

transgenic technology

[C].

mutant selection

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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A __________ is a small laboratory set up to simulate conditions of a particular environment.

Question: A __________ is a small laboratory set up to simulate conditions of a particular environment.
[A].

microcosm

[B].

mibridization

[C].

bioremediation

[D].

rhizosecretion

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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If the goal were to create a plant resistant to an insecticide, which cell-based plant technology would be most effective?

Question: If the goal were to create a plant resistant to an insecticide, which cell-based plant technology would be most effective?
[A].

Clonal propagation

[B].

Cybridization

[C].

Protoplast fusion

[D].

Mutant selection

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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Expression of antisense RNA in transgenic plants is a general method used to

Question: Expression of antisense RNA in transgenic plants is a general method used to
[A].

activate the expression of all genes in a biochemical pathway

[B].

eliminate the expression of all genes in a biochemical pathway

[C].

block the expression of virus coat protein genes

[D].

reduce or eliminate the expression of individual genes

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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In transgenic plants that have been manipulated to express patho-genesis-related (PR) proteins all the time it has been shown that

Question: In transgenic plants that have been manipulated to express patho-genesis-related (PR) proteins all the time it has been shown that
[A].

these provide no protection at all against pathogens

[B].

expression of one PR protein provides high levels of protection against many pathogens

[C].

expression of two PR proteins provides some protection against a few pathogens

[D].

these proteins trigger the production of other antimicrobial defenses

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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