Biotech GameDay - Round 3

What is the primary function of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) in biotechnology?

• DNA Sequencing

• Gene Editing

• Amplification of DNA segments

• Protein purification

Which biotechnological technique is used to separate mixtures of DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge?

• Southern Blotting

• PCR

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Cloning

What is the purpose of ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) in biotechnology?

• Gene Editing

• Protein Analysis

• DNA Synthesis

• Cell Culture

Which of the following is an example of a biopharmaceutical?

• Antibiotic

• Fungicide

• Insulin

• Herbicide

What is the role of fermentation in biotechnology?

• Production of antibiotics

• DNA Sequencing

• Amplification of DNA

• Extraction of Protein

Which technique is used to analyze the expression of genes at the mRNA level?

• Southern Blotting

• Northern Blotting

• Western Blotting

• PCR

What is the function of monoclonal antibodies in medicine?

• Triggering immune responses

• Targeting specific antigens

• Amplifying DNA

• Regulating gene expression

Which of the following is a biotechnological application of enzymes?

• Gene Editing

• Polymer Synthesis

• Environmental Remediation

• Protein Synthesis

What is the primary purpose of cell culture in biotechnology?

• Gene Cloning

• Vaccine Production

• Protein Purification

• Tissue Engineering

What is the significance of bioinformatics in biotechnology?

• Analyzing biological data

• Synthesizing proteins

• Purifying enzymes

• Engineering microorganisms