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5321. The collection of different sized fragments is:

Moderate
  • A. Probes
  • B. RFLP
  • C. PCR
  • D. Gel

Explanation: The genome is treated with restriction enzymes, which resultsin a unique collection of diferent sized fragments. Therefore, restriction fragmentlength polymorphism (RFLPs) exists between individuals.

Correct answer: RFLP

5322. DNA analyzer is used for:

Moderate
  • A. Forensic
  • B. Diagnosis
  • C. Evolution
  • D. All of the above

Explanation: PCR amplification and analysis can be used (1) to diagnose viral infections, geneticdisorders, and cancer (2) in forensic laboratories to identify criminals; and (3) todetermine the evolutionary history of the human population

Correct answer: All of the above

5323. The use of DNA analysis for convicting the criminal of rape is used in:

Moderate
  • A. Diagnosis
  • B. Forensic
  • C. Evolution
  • D. All of the above

Explanation: DNA analysis is used in forensic laboratories to identify criminals.The DNA from a single sperm is enough to identify a suspected rapist

Correct answer: Forensic

5324. Match Sanger's method for the generation of pieces of DNA with one of the following:

Moderate
  • A. Deoxyribonucleotide
  • B. Ribonucleoside
  • C. Dideoxyribonucleoside
  • D. DNA threads

Explanation: For a generation of different-sized DNA fragments, two methods are generally used. Oneis Sanger's, method in which dideoxyribonucleoside triphosphates are used to terminateDNA synthesis at different sites

Correct answer: Dideoxyribonucleoside

5325. Match Maxam Gilbert's method for the generation of pieces of DNA with one of the following:

Moderate
  • A. Deoxyribonucleotide
  • B. Dexoyribonucleoside
  • C. Dideoxyribonucleoside
  • D. DNA threads

Explanation: For a generation of different-sized DNA fragments, two methods are generally used. Oneis Sanger's, method in which dideoxyribonucleoside triphosphates are used to terminateDNA synthesis at different sites The other method is known as the Maxam-Gilbert methodin which DNA threads are chemically cut into pieces of different sizes

Correct answer: DNA threads

5326. Pieces of DNA are separated on:

Moderate
  • A. Agarol
  • B. Agarose gel
  • C. Agar
  • D. All of the above

Explanation: Pieces of DNA are separated on agarose gel

Correct answer: Agarose gel

5327. In gene sequencing the nucleotide strained with fluorescent dye are:

Moderate
  • A. Initiation nucleotides
  • B. Middle nucleotides
  • C. Terminating nucleotides
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: DNA sequence is now completely automated, robotic devices mix the reagents andthen load, run and read the order of the nucleotide bases from the gel. This is facilitatedby using chain terminating nucleotides that are each labelled with a diferent coloredfluorescent dye; in this case, all four synthesis reactions can be performed in the sametube, and the products can be separated in a single lane of a gel.

Correct answer: Terminating nucleotides

5328. In gene sequencing, the colour of the fluorescent bands are read by:

Moderate
  • A. Computer
  • B. Gel
  • C. Detector
  • D. Laser beam

Explanation: A detector positionednear the bottom of the gel reads and records the color of the fluorescent label on each bandas it passes through a laser beam

Correct answer: Detector

5329. The nucleotide sequence is stored by:

Moderate
  • A. Computer
  • B. Gel
  • C. Detector
  • D. Laser beam

Explanation: A computer reads and stores the nucleotidesequence.

Correct answer: Computer

5330. The DNA sequence of which of the followings have been done?

Moderate
  • A. Chloroplast
  • B. Mitochondria
  • C. Yeast
  • D. All of the above

Explanation: The automation of DNA sequencing, the genomes of many organisms have been sequenced. These include plant chloroplasts and animal mitochondria, large number of bacteria, many of the yeasts, a nematode worm. Drosophila, the model plant Arabidopsis, the mouse and human. Researchers have also deduced the complete DNA sequence of a variety of human pathogens.

Correct answer: All of the above