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Which enzyme is used to cut and remove specific DNA fragments during genetic engineering?

Restriction endonucleases are enzymes used to cut DNA at specific recognition sites in genetic engineering. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.

Which of the following statements about gel electrophoresis is incorrect?

Smaller DNA fragments migrate faster through the gel than larger fragments due to lower resistance. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

Which of the following statements about gel electrophoresis is incorrect?

DNA is negatively charged and moves toward the positive electrode (anode) in gel electrophoresis. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

Which of the following statements about gel electrophoresis is incorrect?

Gel electrophoresis requires a gel matrix (commonly agarose) to separate DNA fragments based on size. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

Which enzyme is used to cut DNA at specific sites during genetic manipulation?

Endonuclease enzymes cut DNA at specific recognition sites during genetic manipulation. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

Which of the following statements about nucleotides is correct?

Nucleotides consist of a phosphate group, a nitrogenous base, and a sugar. They contain phosphorus, DNA contains deoxyribose, and RNA contains nitrogenous bases.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

Which of the following bonds holds nucleotides together in a DNA strand?

Phosphodiester bonds link nucleotides in a DNA strand by joining the phosphate group of one nucleotide to the sugar of another. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.

Which type of mutation results in the addition or deletion of a nucleotide, shifting the reading frame?

A frameshift mutation occurs when nucleotide insertions or deletions shift the genetic reading frame. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

Which component of the human genome consists of the highest percentage?

Repetitive sequences make up a large portion of the human genome, while protein-coding genes constitute less than 2%. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept, Topic: Plant structure, physiology and applications.