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Prelims 2023

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Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGenetics, Heredity and Gene ExpressionEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
microsatellite DNA · Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression

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2023 · Q70

Prelims 2023, question 70: Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression

'Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?

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Prelims 2019

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Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGenetics, Heredity and Gene ExpressionMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Connecting topics
Tags:
RNA interference · Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression
Related topics:
Genetic Engineering and Genome-Edited Crops · Therapeutics, Biologics and Monoclonal Antibodies

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2019 · Q96

Prelims 2019, question 96: Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression

'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why? 1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies. 2. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer. 3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies. 4. It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2011

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Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGenetics, Heredity and Gene ExpressionMedium
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case scenario
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression
Related topics:
Animal and Human Physiology
2011 · Q66

Prelims 2011, question 66: Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression

A married couple adopted a male child. A few years later twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B positive, and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son is

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