List of top Plant Biotechnology Questions on Genetics and Evolution asked in CUET (PG)

Plants having half the somatic chromosome number than found in normal individual are called -
Choose the correct statements regarding cytology of haploids -
A. A haploid in Arabidopsis will have 5 chromosomes.
B. Haploids are found as bivalents at metaphase-I of meiosis.
C. Haploids are found as univalent at metaphase-I of meiosis.
D. The haploids in maize will have 10 chromosomes.
E. The haploids in maize will have 20 chromosomes.
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Arrange the basic steps to develop G. M. O. (Genetically modified organisms) in sequence:
A. Transfer of DNA with desired genes to its progeny
B. Identification of DNA with desired genes
C. Introduction of the DNA into the host.
D. Maintenance of introduced DNA in the host.
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Choose the correct statements regarding Agrobacterium tumefaciens -
A. It is a gram positive round shaped bacterium
B. It is a gram negative rod shaped bacterium
C. It is a photosynthetic spiral bacterium
D. It is also known as 'Natural genetic Engineer'
E. It is capable of naturally transferring DNA into plant genome
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In general, the cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) causing genes are transcribed in which plant cell organelle?