[MCQ] Which of the following biotechnological tools is used for precise editing of genes?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
a) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
15%
b) ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay)
77%
c) CRISPR-Cas9
1%
d) Gel Electrophoresis
[MCQ] What is the primary function of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
a) To separate DNA fragments by size
18%
b) To insert foreign DNA into a host cell
59%
c) To amplify specific DNA sequences
9%
d) To edit DNA at precise locations
[MCQ] Which of the following components is essential for PCR to occur? 1. DNA template
2. DNA polymerase (Taq polymerase)
3. Primers 4. RNA polymerase
2. DNA polymerase (Taq polymerase)
3. Primers 4. RNA polymerase
Anonymous Quiz
32%
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
15%
b) 1 and 4 only
7%
c) 2 and 4 only
46%
d) All four
[MCQ] In which of the following fields is PCR most widely used today?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
a) Radiocarbon dating
78%
b) Diagnosing infectious diseases
10%
c) Determining blood groups
7%
d) Artificial pollination in crops
[MCQ] What is the basic structural unit of DNA?
Anonymous Quiz
34%
a) Amino acid
51%
b) Nucleotide
9%
c) Polypeptide
7%
d) Ribosome
[MCQ] What does the term "whole genome sequencing" refer to?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
a) Sequencing only the protein-coding regions of DNA
5%
b) Sequencing only mitochondrial DNA
74%
c) Sequencing the entire DNA, including coding and non-coding regions
9%
d) Sequencing RNA to study gene expression
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[MCQ] Which of the following is not a direct application of genome sequencing?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
a) Identifying genetic mutations linked to hereditary diseases
16%
b) Developing personalised medicine
65%
c) Predicting an individual’s eye colour with 100% accuracy
5%
d) Tracking the evolution of infectious disease variants
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
22%
a) 1 and 2
38%
b) Only 2
24%
c) 1 and 3
15%
d) Only 3
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📘 Daily General Science MCQs – Chapterwise Series Begins Today! 🧠
Get ready to strengthen your science basics — one chapter at a time!
🚀 From today onwards, we’re launching a daily dose of General Science MCQs, curated carefully from previous year questions (PYQs) of various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, CDS, State PSCs, and more.
🎯 Our goal?
To help you master the most scoring and often overlooked topics — the low-hanging fruits that can boost your marks with minimal effort!
✅ What to Expect:
1. Chapterwise progression for conceptual clarity
2. Questions inspired by real exams
3. Brief explanations for better retention
4. Perfect for revision and practice
Let’s begin this journey together. Consistency is key — one set a day = one step closer to your goal! 🌟
🛡️ Stay sharp. Stay committed. Science is now your strength.
Get ready to strengthen your science basics — one chapter at a time!
🚀 From today onwards, we’re launching a daily dose of General Science MCQs, curated carefully from previous year questions (PYQs) of various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, CDS, State PSCs, and more.
🎯 Our goal?
To help you master the most scoring and often overlooked topics — the low-hanging fruits that can boost your marks with minimal effort!
✅ What to Expect:
1. Chapterwise progression for conceptual clarity
2. Questions inspired by real exams
3. Brief explanations for better retention
4. Perfect for revision and practice
Let’s begin this journey together. Consistency is key — one set a day = one step closer to your goal! 🌟
🛡️ Stay sharp. Stay committed. Science is now your strength.
❤3
📘 Daily General Science MCQs – Chapterwise Series 🧠
🔬 Chapter 1: Cell – The Unit of Life
Let’s kick off our new daily MCQ series with one of the most fundamental topics in biology — the cell, the basic unit of life!
🔬 Chapter 1: Cell – The Unit of Life
Let’s kick off our new daily MCQ series with one of the most fundamental topics in biology — the cell, the basic unit of life!
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Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
A) 1 and 2 only
62%
B) 1 and 3 only
5%
C) 2 and 3 only
16%
D) 1, 2 and 3
Which organelle is known as the "suicidal bag" of the cell because it digests worn-out parts and harmful substances?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
A) Mitochondria
12%
B) Ribosome
69%
C) Lysosome
11%
D) Endoplasmic Reticulum
Which of the following cells can change its shape and move like an amoeba to engulf germs and debris?
Anonymous Quiz
8%
A) Nerve cell
42%
B) Columnar epithelial cell
8%
C) Red blood cell
42%
D) White blood cell
📘 Daily General Science MCQs – Chapterwise Series 🧠
🔬 Chapter 1: Cell – The Unit of Life
Let’s try some more questions related to the cell.
🔬 Chapter 1: Cell – The Unit of Life
Let’s try some more questions related to the cell.
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Which structural component provides rigidity and protection against mechanical and osmotic stress in plant, algal, and fungal cells?
Anonymous Quiz
25%
A) Cell membrane
9%
B) Tonoplast
63%
C) Cell wall
3%
D) Middle lamella
Apart from the nucleus, which cell organelle also contains its own DNA and can replicate independently?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A) Endoplasmic Reticulum
14%
B) Golgi Apparatus
66%
C) Mitochondria
9%
D) Ribosome