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Botany questions for NEET UG — Plant Anatomy, Physiology, Reproduction, Ecology.

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Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop approved in India as of 2024?
A Bt Soybean
B Bt Cotton
C Bt Wheat
D Bt Tomato
Correct Answer:  B. Bt Cotton
EXPLANATION

Bt Cotton is the only GM crop commercially cultivated and approved in India since 2002, with extensive adoption across states.

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What is the role of selectable markers in plant genetic engineering?
A To identify transformed plant cells
B To enhance photosynthesis
C To increase yield
D To improve taste
Correct Answer:  A. To identify transformed plant cells
EXPLANATION

Selectable markers (like antibiotic resistance genes) help identify and select successfully transformed plant cells from non-transformed ones.

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Which enzyme is used to cut DNA at specific recognition sequences during genetic engineering?
A DNA polymerase
B Restriction endonuclease
C Ligase
D Primase
Correct Answer:  B. Restriction endonuclease
EXPLANATION

Restriction endonucleases (restriction enzymes) recognize and cut DNA at specific palindromic sequences, essential for cloning.

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Bt cotton is transgenic cotton resistant to which pest?
A Armyworm
B Bollworm
C Leafhopper
D Jassid
Correct Answer:  B. Bollworm
EXPLANATION

Bt cotton produces Cry1Ac protein from Bacillus thuringiensis that provides resistance against the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera).

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What is the full form of ELISA in the context of plant biotechnology?
A Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
B Enzyme-Linked Immunological System Analysis
C Enzyme-Linked Immunosorption Assay
D Enzyme-Linked Immunosignal Assessment
Correct Answer:  A. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
EXPLANATION

ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is a technique used to detect pathogens and transgenes in plants.

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Which of the following is the most commonly used vector for plant genetic engineering?
A Agrobacterium tumefaciens
B Escherichia coli
C Bacillus subtilis
D Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Correct Answer:  A. Agrobacterium tumefaciens
EXPLANATION

Agrobacterium tumefaciens is the natural genetic engineer of plants. Its Ti plasmid is widely used for transferring foreign DNA into plant cells.

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A predator-prey relationship demonstrates which type of ecological interaction?
A Mutualism
B Parasitism
C Competition
D Predation
Correct Answer:  D. Predation
EXPLANATION

Predation is an ecological interaction where one organism (predator) hunts and consumes another (prey) for energy and nutrients.

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Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect and climate change?
A Nitrogen (N₂)
B Oxygen (O₂)
C Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
D Helium (He)
Correct Answer:  C. Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
EXPLANATION

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming, accounting for about 75% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
A Coal
B Petroleum
C Solar energy
D Natural gas
Correct Answer:  C. Solar energy
EXPLANATION

Solar energy is a renewable resource that can be naturally replenished. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are non-renewable fossil fuels.

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Which of the following biomes receives the least amount of rainfall annually?
A Tropical rainforest
B Temperate grassland
C Desert
D Taiga
Correct Answer:  C. Desert
EXPLANATION

Deserts receive less than 25 cm (10 inches) of rainfall annually, making them the driest biomes on Earth.

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