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Biology and Technology — Practice Quiz

Kerala Board · Class 10 · Biology

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What is biotechnology?

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Which enzyme acts as 'genetic scissors' in recombinant DNA technology?

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CRISPR technology uses which enzyme to cut DNA?

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The Human Genome Project was completed in which year?

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Which of the following are examples of genetically modified organisms? (Select all correct answers)

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Bt Cotton, Golden Rice, Glo fish

Bt Cotton (pest resistant), Golden Rice (nutrient enriched), and Glo fish (fluorescent) are all genetically modified organisms created through genetic engineering. Normal wheat and wild salmon are not genetically modified.

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What percentage of human DNA is the same in all humans?

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99.9%

99.9% of DNA is identical in all humans. Only 0.1% shows variation, which is used in DNA fingerprinting to identify individuals.

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Who discovered DNA fingerprinting?

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Sir Alex Jeffrey

British geneticist Sir Alex Jeffrey discovered DNA fingerprinting on 10 September 1984 at the University of Leicester while examining DNA X-ray films.

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Which of the following are applications of DNA fingerprinting? (Select all correct answers)

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Identifying culprits in crimes, Determining parent-child relationships, Tracking endangered species, Identifying victims of disasters

DNA fingerprinting is used for crime investigation, paternity testing, wildlife conservation, disaster victim identification, and studying genetic disorders. It has no application in cooking food.

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What are the important topics in Biology and Technology for Kerala Board Class 10 Biology?
Key topics in Biology and Technology include Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA Technology, CRISPR Technology, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Kerala Board Class 10 board exam.
How many practice questions are there for Biology and Technology?
There are 45 questions on Biology and Technology. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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