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Biotechnology (Study Guide 2026/2027
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Based on the biotechnology scope you provided, here are 100 comprehensive MCQs covering
genetic engineering, cloning, fermentation, bioprocessing, vaccine production, tissue culture, and
industrial microbiology.



1.

Description: Core meaning of biotechnology.
Keywords: biotechnology, definition, industry, biology
Question: Which statement best defines biotechnology?
A. The study of only animal diseases
B. The application of biology to technology and industry ✅✅✅
C. The manufacture of only electronic devices
D. The use of physics in agriculture

2.

Description: Traditional biotechnology concept.
Keywords: fermentation, traditional biotechnology, food
Question: Which of the following is a classic example of traditional biotechnology?
A. Laser cutting of metals
B. Bread making using yeast fermentation ✅✅✅
C. Computer programming
D. Plastic molding

3.

Description: Main branches of biotechnology.
Keywords: red biotechnology, medicine, classification
Question: Biotechnology applied in medicine and healthcare is commonly called:
A. White biotechnology
B. Green biotechnology
C. Red biotechnology ✅✅✅
D. Blue biotechnology

,4.

Description: Industrial biotechnology.
Keywords: white biotechnology, industry, enzymes
Question: The use of microbes and enzymes in manufacturing chemicals is mainly classified as:
A. White biotechnology ✅✅✅
B. Red biotechnology
C. Green biotechnology
D. Marine biotechnology

5.

Description: Agricultural biotechnology.
Keywords: green biotechnology, crops, agriculture
Question: The development of pest-resistant crop plants is an example of:
A. Green biotechnology ✅✅✅
B. White biotechnology
C. Red biotechnology
D. Nuclear biotechnology

6.

Description: Genetic engineering basics.
Keywords: genetic engineering, DNA, modification
Question: The main objective of genetic engineering is to:
A. Measure blood pressure
B. Modify the genetic material of an organism ✅✅✅
C. Increase soil erosion
D. Produce only mechanical tools

7.

Description: Restriction enzyme function.
Keywords: restriction endonuclease, DNA cutting, recombinant DNA
Question: Restriction enzymes are used in biotechnology primarily to:
A. Join DNA fragments
B. Cut DNA at specific sequences ✅✅✅
C. Translate mRNA
D. Replicate proteins

8.

Description: DNA ligase role.
Keywords: ligase, recombinant DNA, phosphodiester bond
Question: DNA ligase is important because it:

, A. Breaks peptide bonds
B. Synthesizes lipids
C. Joins DNA fragments together ✅✅✅
D. Destroys plasmids

9.

Description: Common vector in biotechnology.
Keywords: plasmid, vector, cloning
Question: Which of the following is most commonly used as a cloning vector in bacteria?
A. Ribosome
B. Plasmid ✅✅✅
C. Golgi body
D. Lysosome

10.

Description: Selectable marker purpose.
Keywords: selectable marker, antibiotic resistance, plasmid
Question: In a plasmid vector, a selectable marker gene is mainly used to:
A. Increase cell size
B. Identify cells that have taken up the vector ✅✅✅
C. Destroy foreign DNA
D. Stop replication completely

11.

Description: Essential vector feature.
Keywords: origin of replication, vector, cloning
Question: A cloning vector must contain an origin of replication so that it can:
A. Produce ATP
B. Replicate inside the host cell ✅✅✅
C. Digest proteins
D. Prevent transcription

12.

Description: PCR enzyme knowledge.
Keywords: PCR, Taq polymerase, amplification
Question: Which enzyme is commonly used in PCR because it is heat-stable?
A. DNA ligase
B. Taq polymerase ✅✅✅
C. Amylase
D. Pepsin

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