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प्रश्न
Define biotechnology? Which are the basic principles and process of biotechnology?
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उत्तर
Definition:
Biotechnology refers to the development and utilization of biological forms, products or processes for obtaining maximum benefits to man and other forms of life.
- Biotechnology is based on the principles of chemical engineering, genetic engineering and adequate maintenance of sterile conditions.
- Following are the processes used in biotechnology:
- Repairing of the defective genes or replacing of defective genes by healthy genes or normal genes;
- Artificially synthesizing of a totally new gene
संबंधित प्रश्न
Distinguish between RNA and DNA.
Give a reason why :
Proteases are added during the isolation of DNA for genetic engineering.
Explain the properties of a good or ideal cloning vector for rDNA technology.
Identify the properties that a cloning vector must possess to be efficiently used in rDNA technology.
- Control elements like promoter, operator, ribosomal binding sites
- Restriction sites
- Marker genes
- Ori of replication
- Ability to replicate independently
In PCR technique, the organism providing thermostable DNA polymerase is a ____________.
A technique used to make numerous copies of a specific DNA segment quickly and accurately is called ______
Tissue plasminogen activator and urokinase are used in the treatment of ______.
Name the enzyme responsible for the transcription of genetic code to produce mRNA.
Explain the mechanism of PCR.
The restriction enzymes used as molecular scissors are type of ______.
