- Which of the following is a major application of biotechnology in medicine?a) Producing synthetic fertilizers
b) Development of genetically engineered insulin
c) Improving soil fertility
d) Creating biofuelsAnswer: b) Development of genetically engineered insulin
- What is the role of monoclonal antibodies in medicine?a) They are used as vaccines
b) They can be used for targeted therapy in cancer
c) They are used to treat bacterial infections
d) They are used to produce insulinAnswer: b) They can be used for targeted therapy in cancer
- Gene therapy aims to treat diseases by:a) Increasing the activity of genes
b) Replacing or repairing faulty genes
c) Mutating genes to cause disease
d) Removing genes from the bodyAnswer: b) Replacing or repairing faulty genes
- Which biotechnology product is commonly used in the treatment of blood clotting disorders?a) Insulin
b) Human growth hormone
c) Factor VIII
d) InterferonsAnswer: c) Factor VIII
- What is the primary purpose of CRISPR technology in medicine?a) To create genetically modified organisms
b) To repair DNA in living cells
c) To produce synthetic medicines
d) To develop vaccinesAnswer: b) To repair DNA in living cells
- Which of the following is an example of recombinant DNA technology in medicine?a) Plant cloning
b) Genetically engineered insulin
c) Human cloning
d) Producing ethanol from yeastAnswer: b) Genetically engineered insulin
- Which of the following is a common use of stem cells in medicine?a) They can be used to create clones
b) They are used to treat cancer
c) They can be used for tissue repair and regeneration
d) They can replace harmful bacteria in the bodyAnswer: c) They can be used for tissue repair and regeneration
- Which of the following is NOT an application of biotechnology in medicine?a) Antibiotic production
b) Gene therapy for inherited disorders
c) Production of genetically modified crops
d) Cloning of human organs for transplantsAnswer: c) Production of genetically modified crops
- What is the role of bioreactors in biotechnology-based medicine?a) They help in food production
b) They help in growing genetically modified plants
c) They produce large quantities of medicinal products like vaccines
d) They help in water purificationAnswer: c) They produce large quantities of medicinal products like vaccines
- Which of the following is used to produce therapeutic proteins?a) Yeast cells
b) Bacterial cells
c) Animal cells
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above
- The enzyme insulin, produced by recombinant DNA technology, is used to treat which of the following diseases?a) Cancer
b) Diabetes
c) Malaria
d) TuberculosisAnswer: b) Diabetes
- What is the main benefit of using genetically modified bacteria in drug production?a) They can grow in any environment
b) They can produce large quantities of drugs at a low cost
c) They are more resistant to diseases
d) They can increase the speed of disease diagnosisAnswer: b) They can produce large quantities of drugs at a low cost
- Which biotechnology product is used in the treatment of viral infections like hepatitis B?a) Interferons
b) Penicillin
c) Statins
d) Monoclonal antibodiesAnswer: a) Interferons
- Which of the following is used for the prevention of certain types of cancer?a) Interferons
b) Monoclonal antibodies
c) Recombinant vaccines
d) Synthetic drugsAnswer: b) Monoclonal antibodies
- What is the significance of using genetic screening in medicine?a) To detect the presence of antibiotics in food
b) To identify patients with genetic predisposition to certain diseases
c) To determine the optimal plant growth conditions
d) To produce genetically modified organismsAnswer: b) To identify patients with genetic predisposition to certain diseases
- What is the main advantage of using transgenic animals in medicine?a) To produce high-quality meat
b) To create more resilient crops
c) To produce proteins like antibodies for therapeutic use
d) To improve the flavor of milkAnswer: c) To produce proteins like antibodies for therapeutic use
- Which of the following is a common use of bioinformatics in medicine?a) Developing vaccines
b) Analyzing genetic data for disease predisposition
c) Producing antibiotics
d) Increasing crop yieldAnswer: b) Analyzing genetic data for disease predisposition
- Which of the following biotechnology applications is used in the treatment of genetic disorders?a) Recombinant vaccines
b) Gene therapy
c) Antibiotics
d) Stem cell therapyAnswer: b) Gene therapy
- What is a major concern regarding the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in medicine?a) They may cause diseases
b) They are too expensive to produce
c) They may lead to antibiotic resistance
d) They have no medical valueAnswer: c) They may lead to antibiotic resistance
- What is the purpose of using plasmids in genetic engineering for medicine?a) To improve soil fertility
b) To transfer foreign genes into cells for producing therapeutic proteins
c) To create new species of plants
d) To control viral infectionsAnswer: b) To transfer foreign genes into cells for producing therapeutic proteins
- Which of the following methods is commonly used to produce vaccines?a) Recombinant DNA technology
b) Selective breeding
c) Animal cloning
d) Genetic mutationAnswer: a) Recombinant DNA technology
- Which biotechnology application has been used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis?a) Gene therapy
b) Stem cell therapy
c) Monoclonal antibodies
d) Enzyme replacement therapyAnswer: a) Gene therapy
- Which of the following is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?a) Recombinant vaccines
b) Monoclonal antibodies
c) Antiviral drugs
d) Stem cell injectionsAnswer: b) Monoclonal antibodies
- What is the role of gene editing tools like CRISPR in medicine?a) They are used to create new types of medicines
b) They are used to repair or alter defective genes
c) They are used to clone human tissues
d) They are used to diagnose diseasesAnswer: b) They are used to repair or alter defective genes
- Which biotechnology method is used to produce insulin?a) Recombinant DNA technology
b) PCR amplification
c) Electrophoresis
d) Protein synthesis in vitroAnswer: a) Recombinant DNA technology
- Which of the following is an application of biotechnology in personalized medicine?a) Genetic screening to predict disease risk
b) Mass production of insulin
c) Production of genetically modified crops
d) Large-scale vaccine distributionAnswer: a) Genetic screening to predict disease risk
- What is the main challenge in gene therapy?a) Developing resistance to the therapy
b) Ethical concerns related to gene modification
c) High cost of treatments
d) Difficulty in delivering genes to the correct cellsAnswer: d) Difficulty in delivering genes to the correct cells
- What is the role of synthetic biology in medicine?a) It is used to create novel organisms for drug production
b) It is used to enhance the growth of crops
c) It is used to produce biofuels
d) It is used to control pest populationsAnswer: a) It is used to create novel organisms for drug production
- Which of the following is a common application of biotechnology in diagnostic medicine?a) Gene sequencing for disease detection
b) Mass production of vaccines
c) Genetic modification of crops
d) Cloning human organsAnswer: a) Gene sequencing for disease detection
- Which biotechnology application is used for the treatment of cancer?a) Gene therapy
b) Monoclonal antibody therapy
c) Stem cell therapy
d) CRISPR gene editingAnswer: b) Monoclonal antibody therapy
These MCQs cover the various facets of biotechnology and its applications in medicine, offering a comprehensive overview of the subject.
