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Biotechnology - Principles and Processes PYQ

NEET UG Zoology — Biotechnology - Principles and Processes previous year questions with solutions.

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All Biotechnology - Principles and Processes Questions (127)

Given below are two statements : Statement I: The DNA fragments extracted from gel electrophoresis can be used in construction of recombinant DNA. Statement II : Smaller size DNA fragments are observed near anode while larger fragments are found near the wells in an agarose gel. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

2025
medium
mcq

Which of the following enzyme(s) are NOT essential for gene cloning? A. Restriction enzymes B. DNA ligase C. DNA mutase D. DNA recombinase E. DNA polymerase Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025
easy
mcq

![NEET 2025 Zoology, Biotechnology - Principles and Processes — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/616059730283de43c87e3e22/Zoology/images/Biotechnology_-_Principles_and_Processes/682c9aa0c2281abe1696a0e6/question_1__q_682c9aa0c2281abe1696a0e6__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__dW-op27NskYzcFFXiym5OyQWySdIwTxZD51p3f-9b9U.original.fullsiz__085e97a6e1_final_ppt_sync.png) In the above represented plasmid, an alien piece of DNA is inserted at EcoRI site. Which of the following strategies will be chosen to select the recombinant colonies?

2025
medium
mcq

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifies DNA following the equation.

2025
easy
mcq

Identify the part of a bio-reactor which is used as a foam braker from the given figure. ![NEET 2025 Zoology, Biotechnology - Principles and Processes — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/616059730283de43c87e3e22/Zoology/images/Biotechnology_-_Principles_and_Processes/682c9aa2c2281abe1696a0f1/question_1__q_682c9aa2c2281abe1696a0f1__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__EhtPvNNCGsgMynslS5hOL-9ERIPnctXAoNjg1v48Izg.original.fullsiz__441b2332a4_final_ppt_sync.png)

2025
easy
mcq

The blue and white selectable markers have been developed which differentiate recombinant colonies from non-recombinant colonies on the basis of their ability to produce colour in the presence of a chromogenic substrate. Given below are two statements about this method: Statement I : The blue coloured colonies have DNA insert in the plasmid and they are identified as recombinant colonies. Statement II : The colonies without blue colour have DNA insert in the plasmid and are identified as recombinant colonies. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

2025
medium
mcq

Recombinant DNA molecule can be created normally by cutting the vector DNA and source DNA respectively with:

2024
easy
mcq

Identify the incorrect statement related to gel electrophoresis.

2024
medium
mcq

What is the fate of a piece of DNA carrying only gene of interest which is transferred into an alien organism? A. The piece of DNA would be able to multiply itself independently in the progeny cells of the organism. B. It may get integrated into the genome of the recipient. C. It may multiply and be inherited along with the host DNA. D. The alien piece of DNA is not an integral part of chromosome. E. It shows ability to replicate. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2024
medium
mcq

Match List I with List II : $\begin{array}{|l|l|r|l|}\hline & \text{List-I} & & \text{List-II} \\\hline A. & \text{Lipase} & I. & \text{Peptide bond} \\\hline B. & \text{Nuclease} & II. & \text{Ester bond} \\\hline C. & \text{Protease} & III. & \text{Glycosidic bond} \\\hline D. & \text{Amylase} & IV. & \text{Phosphodiester bond} \\\hline\end{array}$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2024
easy
mcq

Select the restriction endonuclease enzymes whose restriction sites are present for the tetracycline resistance (tet ${ }^R$ ) gene in the pBR322 cloning vector.

2024
easy
mcq

The "Ti plasmid" of Agrobacterium tumefaciens stands for

2024
easy
mcq

Following are the steps involved in the process of PCR. A. Annealing B. Amplification ( $\sim 1$ billion times) C. Denaturation D. Treatment with Taq polymerase and deoxynucleotides E. Extension Choose the correct sequence of steps of PCR from the options given below :

2024
medium
mcq

Which of the following are correct about EcoRI? A. Cut the DNA with blunt end B. Cut the DNA with sticky end C. Recognise a specific palindromic sequence D. Cut the DNA between the base G and A when encounters the DNA sequence 'GAATTC' E. Exonuclease Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2024
medium
mcq

Hind II always cuts DNA molecules at a particular point called recognition sequence and it consists of:

2024
easy
mcq

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

2024
easy
mcq

The following diagram showing restriction sites in $E$. coli cloning vector pBR322. Find the role of ' $X$ and ' $Y$ genes: ![NEET 2024 Zoology, Biotechnology - Principles and Processes — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/616059730283de43c87e3e22/Zoology/images/Biotechnology_-_Principles_and_Processes/66bcc0c2ae81d148616b2bdf/question_1__q_66bcc0c2ae81d148616b2bdf__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__mDdYp8hKWfqUabKrOcZZdvFC3ebzt7TH3LJCdaBNfuQ.original.fullsiz__3a2f108106_final_ppt_sync.png)

2024
medium
mcq

Upon exposure to UV radation, DNA stained with ethidium bromide will show:

2023
easy
mcq

During the purification process for recombinant DNA technology, addition of chilled ethanol precipitates out

2023
easy
mcq

Which of the following can act as molecular scissors?

2023
easy
mcq

Thermostable DNA polymerase used in PCR was isolated from :

2023
easy
mcq

Which of the following statement is incorrect about Agrobacterium tumifaciens?

2023
easy
mcq

Match List-I with List-II. ![NEET 2023 Zoology, Biotechnology - Principles and Processes — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/616059730283de43c87e3e22/Zoology/images/Biotechnology_-_Principles_and_Processes/66bcc092ae81d148616b2a5f/question_1__q_66bcc092ae81d148616b2a5f__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__j3CLQP6lOfa6ELgy0ylKtHTyPmGXNdOuLt78skza0bQ.original.fullsiz__4ef42b7025_final_ppt_sync.png) Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

2023
easy
mcq

Ligation of foreign DNA at which of the following site will result in loss of tetracycline resistance of pBR322?

2023
easy
mcq