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Host–Vector System — Practice Quiz

CBSE · Class 12 · Biotechnology

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Which statement best describes a host in recombinant DNA technology?

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What is the population-doubling time of E. coli mentioned for cloning work?

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Which strain of E. coli is commonly used as a host in gene cloning?

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Which organism is the most widely used eukaryotic host in gene cloning?

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What is an episome?

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A plasmid that can integrate into the host chromosome

Episomes are plasmids that can integrate into the host chromosome.

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Which plasmid category provides drug resistance by encoding enzymes that deactivate antibiotics?

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R-plasmid

R-plasmids provide drug resistance, such as resistance to ampicillin and tetracycline.

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Which plasmid category produces colicins that kill other bacteria?

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Col plasmid

Col plasmids produce toxins called colicins, which kill other bacteria.

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Which plasmid category contains transfer genes for pilus formation and plasmid transfer?

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F-plasmid

F-plasmids contain transfer genes that help form a pilus for transfer to other cells.

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What are the important topics in Host–Vector System for CBSE Class 12 Biotechnology?
Key topics in Host–Vector System include Core idea of host–vector system, Features of a good vector, Plasmids as vectors, Development of plasmid vectors. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
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There are 64 questions on Host–Vector System. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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