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WorksheetsBACE: Technical Skills & Applications
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the Beer-Lambert law used for in biotechnology?
It relates absorbance to concentration in spectrophotometric measurements.
It measures the pH of a solution.
It determines the temperature of a reaction.
It calculates the molecular weight of a compound.
What are the conditions for growing mammalian cell cultures?
A. Sterile conditions, appropriate temperature, pH, CO₂ levels, and nutrient-rich media.
B. High humidity, low temperature, and minimal light exposure.
C. Constant shaking, high oxygen levels, and acidic media.
D. Low nutrient levels, high temperature, and sterile conditions.
Why is laminar flow important in cleanrooms?
It reduces contamination by maintaining a steady flow of filtered air.
It increases the temperature of the cleanroom environment.
It allows for the mixing of different air types.
It enhances the aesthetic appearance of the cleanroom.
What is an autoclave used for?
Sterilizing equipment and media with high-pressure steam.
Heating food at high temperatures.
Cooling liquids rapidly.
Mixing chemicals safely.
What is the role of flow cytometry in cell analysis?
It sorts and analyzes cells based on size, complexity, and fluorescent markers.
It measures the electrical activity of cells.
It cultures cells in a controlled environment.
It visualizes cells using high-resolution microscopy.
What is aseptic technique?
A method to prevent contamination during microbiological work.
A technique used to sterilize equipment only.
A process for growing bacteria in a lab setting.
A way to enhance the growth of microorganisms.
What is the role of SDS-PAGE?
To separate proteins based on molecular weight.
To amplify DNA sequences.
To visualize RNA molecules.
To measure enzyme activity.
What is the purpose of staining in microscopy?
It enhances contrast and allows visualization of cellular structures.
It reduces the size of the specimen for easier viewing.
It increases the brightness of the microscope light.
It prevents the specimen from drying out.
How does plasmid DNA purification differ from chromosomal DNA purification?
Plasmids are larger and require the same extraction buffers as chromosomal DNA.
Plasmids are smaller and require different extraction buffers for separation from chromosomal DNA.
Plasmids are more complex and require additional steps for purification.
Plasmids are less stable and cannot be purified effectively.
What are common applications of spectrophotometry in biotechnology?
Measuring nucleic acid concentration, protein quantification, and enzymatic activity assays.
Determining the pH of solutions in chemical reactions.
Analyzing the molecular weight of compounds in organic chemistry.
Identifying the color of pigments in plant biology.
What is a liquid-handling robot used for?
Automating pipetting tasks for high-throughput assays.
Mixing chemicals in laboratory experiments.
Measuring temperature in chemical reactions.
Sorting samples in a biological study.
What is the importance of assay validation?
It ensures accuracy, sensitivity, and reproducibility of laboratory tests.
It reduces the cost of laboratory equipment.
It increases the number of tests that can be performed in a day.
It eliminates the need for quality control measures.
What is transformation in biotechnology?
Introducing foreign DNA into bacteria to express a desired gene.
The process of converting a normal cell into a cancerous cell.
A method of cloning genes in a laboratory setting.
The technique of using CRISPR to edit genes.
What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in molecular biology?
It separates DNA, RNA, or proteins based on size and charge.
It amplifies DNA sequences for analysis.
It sequences DNA to determine the order of nucleotides.
It purifies proteins for further study.
What is the difference between a selective and differential culture medium?
Selective media distinguish microbes based on biochemical properties, while differential media inhibit certain microbes.
Selective media inhibit certain microbes, while differential media distinguish microbes based on biochemical properties.
Selective media are used for all types of microbes, while differential media are only for pathogenic microbes.
Selective media promote the growth of all microbes, while differential media only allow for the growth of specific microbes.
Why is incubator temperature control important for microbial culture?
It helps in reducing the cost of experiments.
Microbes have optimal growth temperatures, affecting viability and experiment accuracy.
It allows for faster growth of all types of microbes.
Temperature control is not significant for microbial cultures.
How does chromatography aid in biomolecule purification?
It separates molecules based on properties such as size, charge, or binding affinity.
It combines different biomolecules into a single solution.
It enhances the color of biomolecules for better visibility.
It increases the temperature of biomolecules to speed up reactions.
How are gene knockouts created?
Using CRISPR or homologous recombination to inactivate specific genes.
By inserting random mutations into the genome.
Through the use of RNA interference techniques.
By deleting entire chromosomes from the organism.
What is the purpose of DNA isolation?
To extract pure DNA for sequencing, cloning, or PCR.
To analyze RNA sequences.
To synthesize proteins in the lab.
To amplify DNA using restriction enzymes.
What is the role of UV light in sterilization?
It enhances microbial growth on surfaces.
It damages microbial DNA to reduce contamination on surfaces.
It increases the temperature of surfaces to kill microbes.
It creates a protective barrier against microbial invasion.
