MCQ Science and Technology Part II Class 10 Chapter 8 Maharashtra Board Cell Biology and Biotechnology 1. What is a feature of genetically modified crops?Increased pesticide useResistance to diseases and stressesReduced yieldLower nutritional valueQuestion 1 of 202. What does the Bt Cotton gene produce to kill bollworms?HormoneToxinSugarVitaminQuestion 2 of 203. Which crop contains a gene for synthesizing vitamin A?Bt CottonBt BrinjalGolden RiceHerbicide-tolerant wheatQuestion 3 of 204. What is the purpose of herbicide-tolerant plants?To reduce crop yieldTo increase weed growthTo selectively destroy weedsTo harm the main cropQuestion 4 of 205. Which bacterium is used as a biofertilizer?Vibrio choleraeAzotobacterEscherichia coliBacillus thuringiensisQuestion 5 of 206. What is a benefit of using biofertilizers?Increased soil pollutionImproved phosphate solubilizationReduced plant growthHigher chemical useQuestion 6 of 207. Which method is used in animal husbandry to improve product quality?DNA fingerprintingArtificial inseminationChemical fertilizationTissue cultureQuestion 7 of 208. How has biotechnology improved human health diagnosis?By delaying diagnosisBy enabling early diagnosis of diseases like AIDSBy increasing disease symptomsBy reducing treatment optionsQuestion 8 of 209. What is produced through biotechnology to treat diabetes?AntibioticsInsulinVaccinesInterferonQuestion 9 of 2010. What is a vaccine according to the document?A chemical fertilizerAn antigen-containing material for immunityA synthetic drugA type of pesticideQuestion 10 of 2011. What is an advantage of biotech-produced vaccines?They cause diseasesThey are less stableThey remain active longerThey require pathogensQuestion 11 of 2012. What are transgenic potatoes developed for?Reducing nutritional valueActing as edible vaccinesIncreasing sugar contentEnhancing pest growthQuestion 12 of 2013. Which protein is used to treat viral infections?SomatostatinInterferonFactor VIIIErythropoietinQuestion 13 of 2014. What is gene therapy used for?Producing vaccinesTreating genetic disorders in somatic cellsIncreasing crop yieldTreating infectious diseasesQuestion 14 of 2015. What is cloning, as defined in the document?Creation of hybrid seedsProduction of a replica of a cell or organismDevelopment of pesticidesProduction of synthetic chemicalsQuestion 15 of 2016. What is an example of industrial biotechnology?Weather forecastingAlcohol production from molassesSoftware developmentConstruction of buildingsQuestion 16 of 2017. How does biotechnology aid sewage treatment?By harming aquatic lifeBy oxidizing organic matter with microbesBy increasing organic matterBy reducing dissolved oxygenQuestion 17 of 2018. Which bacterium is used for bioremediation of oil pollutants?Bacillus thuringiensisPseudomonasAzotobacterRhizobiumQuestion 18 of 2019. Which plant is used for phyto-remediation to absorb uranium?AlfalfaSunflowerPteris vitataIndian mustardQuestion 19 of 2020. Which food item is produced using microorganisms in biotechnology?SaltCheeseSugar syrupOilQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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