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Molecular scissors, which cut DNA at spe...

Molecular scissors, which cut DNA at specific site :

A

ligase

B

cellulase

C

endonucleases

D

polymerase

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C
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  2. Which of the following is specifically used in genetic engineering ?

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  10. What is the first step in Southern Blotting technique ?

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  11. An example of gene therapy is :

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  16. Somaclonal variation can be obtained by:

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  17. The enzyme used for cutting DNA segment in genetic engineering is :

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  18. Widely used tool in genetic engineering of crop plants is :

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