Recombinant DNA Technology Quiz

What is the technology used for producing artificial DNA by combining different genetic materials called?

• Gene Cloning

• Polymerase Chain Reaction

• Recombinant DNA

• DNA Sequencing

Who discovered restriction enzymes in 1968?

• Werner Arber

• Rosalind Franklin

• Francis Crick

• James Watson

What is the role of restriction enzymes in recombinant DNA technology?

• To introduce DNA into host cells

• To bind DNA fragments

• To cut DNA at specific sites

• To amplify DNA

Which of the following is NOT a common vector used in recombinant DNA technology?

• Ribosomes

• Plasmids

• Bacteriophages

• Yeast cells

What is the first step in the process of recombinant DNA technology?

• Cutting the gene

• Isolation of Genetic Material

• Amplifying the gene copies

• Ligation of DNA Molecules

What does PCR stand for?

• Protein Chain Reaction

• Polymerase Copying Reaction

• Polymerase Cloning Reaction

• Polymerase Chain Reaction

Which enzyme is used in the PCR process to synthesize new DNA strands?

• Restriction Enzyme

• RNA Polymerase

• Taq Polymerase

• DNA Ligase

What is the purpose of DNA primers in PCR?

• To serve as starting points for DNA synthesis

• To amplify DNA

• To cut DNA

• To bind DNA fragments

During which step of PCR does denaturation occur?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 4

• Step 3

What is the final product of the PCR process?

• Amplified DNA

• RNA

• Single-stranded DNA

• Protein