Genetics And Molecular Biology

5 Questions
  1. 1
    Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct?
    1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease.
    2. Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine.
    3. Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence.
    Select the answer using the code given below:
    UPSC CSE I - 2026
  2. 2

    The cellular and molecular control of programmed cell death is known as

    UPSC CSE I - 2003
  3. 3

    Assertion (A): “DNA Finger­ printing” has become a powerful tool to establish paternity and identity of criminals in rape and assault cases. Reason (R): Trace evidences such as hairs, saliva and dried semen are adequate for DNA analysis.

    UPSC CSE I - 2000
  4. 4

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

    List-I List-II
    A. Theory of mutation 1. Beadle and Tatum
    B. Theory of evolution 2. Jacob and Monad
    C. One gene one enzyme hypothesis 3. Darwin
    D. Operon concept 4. de Vries

    Codes:
    ABCD

    UPSC CSE I - 1998
  5. 5

    Which of the following professional(s) are more likely to run the risk of a permanent change in their cell's DNA?

    1. Researchers using Carbon 14 isotope
    2. X-ray technician
    3. Coal miner
    4. Dyer and painter

    Select the correct answer by using the codes given below Codes:

    UPSC CSE I - 1996