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Plasmids are not part of the eukaryotic chromosome; they are extra-chromosomal circular DNA found_x000D_ primarily in bacteria and used as vectors in genetic engineering.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications Biopiracy and Biopatent - Basmati Turmeric Neem
Gene therapy for ADA deficiency involves inserting a functional ADA gene using a retroviral vector.
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Somatic hybridization involves the fusion of protoplasts from different plant species to produce hybrids.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications Medical Applications - Genetically Engineered Insulin
Somatic hybridization is a method of asexual reproduction, not sexual reproduction.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications Agricultural Applications - RNAi - Nematode Resistance
Cry genes provide pest resistance by producing insecticidal proteins; they do not improve the nutritional_x000D_ content of crops.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications Agricultural Applications - Bt Crops - Cotton Brinjal Corn
Bacillus thuringiensis produces Bt toxin, which is introduced into crops through genetic engineering for_x000D_ pest resistance.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications Agricultural Applications - Bt Crops - Cotton Brinjal Corn
Cry proteins are not produced by all plants naturally; they are produced by Bacillus thuringiensis and_x000D_ introduced into crops through genetic engineering.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications Agricultural Applications - Bt Crops - Cotton Brinjal Corn
Somatic hybridization involves the fusion of protoplasts from different plant species to create hybrid_x000D_ plants with combined traits.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications Agricultural Applications - Bt Crops - Cotton Brinjal Corn
Ligase is not required for PCR. Instead, Taq polymerase, primers, and a DNA template are essential.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 9: Biotechnology: Principles and Processes Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR and Applications
Agrobacterium tumefaciens naturally transfers T-DNA into plant cells, making it a useful vector in plant genetic engineering.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 9: Biotechnology: Principles and Processes Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR and Applications
PCR requires a thermostable DNA polymerase, such as Taq polymerase, to withstand high temperatures during DNA amplification.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 9: Biotechnology: Principles and Processes Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR and Applications
PCR is a technique used to amplify specific DNA sequences using primers, DNA polymerase, and temperature cycles.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 9: Biotechnology: Principles and Processes Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR and Applications
