Transgenic Plant – Section 1

41. Resistance to glyphosate in transgenic petunia plants has been developed by the transfer of

A. gene for EPSPS(5-enol-pyruvyl shikimate 3 phosphate synthase)
B. gene for ALS (acetolactate synthase)
C. gene for GS (glutamine synthase)
D. any of the above

Correct Answer: A. gene for EPSPS(5-enol-pyruvyl shikimate 3 phosphate synthase)
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42. Which of the following compounds has been produced in transgenic plants to improve tolerance to salt stress and water deficit?

A. Sucrose
B. Mannitol
C. Nicotine
D. Octopine

Correct Answer: B. Mannitol
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43. Expression of antisense RNA in transgenic plants is a general method used to

A. activate the expression of all genes in a biochemical pathway
B. eliminate the expression of all genes in a biochemical pathway
C. block the expression of virus coat protein genes
D. reduce or eliminate the expression of individual genes

Correct Answer: D. reduce or eliminate the expression of individual genes
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44. Tomatoes exhibiting delayed ripening express antisense RNA against

A. glycerol 1 phosphate acyltransferase
B. polygalacturonase
C. ACC deaminase
D. sucrose phosphate synthase gene

Correct Answer: C. ACC deaminase
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45. Given the DNA sequence ATTAAGGC, which sequence would be used by researchers as an antisense molecule?

A. AUUAAGGC
B. UAAUUCCG
C. CGGAATTA
D. TAATTCCG

Correct Answer: A. AUUAAGGC
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