General Plant Biotechnology MCQs

Question 1

Neurospora is used as an experimental tool in

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genetics

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ecology

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cytology

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physiology

Question 2

The volume of O2 liberated in photosynthesis has which of the following ratio to CO2?

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1:1

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2:1

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1:2

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3:1

Question 3

Rice can grow in water submerged soil because the plants

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all of the above

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have spongy roots

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can oxidize the micro-environment around their roots and thus able to absorb oxygen

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are adapted to enable roots to ward off toxic products

Question 4

Who among the following coined the term Biotechnology?

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Karl Ereky

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James Clarke

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Paul Terasaky

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Clarke and Sommer