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CBSE · Class 12 · Biotechnology

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What is recombinant DNA technology also called?

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What is the main aim of gene cloning in recombinant DNA technology?

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Which scientist coined the term Biotechnology in 1917?

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Which discovery in 1944 proved that DNA is the genetic material?

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Which scientists discovered plasmids in 1952?

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Joshua Lederberg

Joshua Lederberg discovered plasmids in 1952.

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Which structure of DNA was proposed in 1953?

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Double helical structure of DNA

Watson and Crick proposed the double helical structure of DNA in 1953.

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Which enzyme acts as scissors to cut molecules of DNA?

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Restriction enzyme

Restriction enzymes act as scissors to cut molecules of DNA.

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Which enzyme joins two DNA fragments?

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Ligase

Ligase is the enzyme that joins two DNA fragments.

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Key topics in An Overview of Recombinant DNA Technology include Meaning and Scope of Recombinant DNA Technology, Scientific Foundations Behind rDNA Technology, Enzymes That Made DNA Manipulation Possible, Pioneers and Development of rDNA Technology. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
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