Q. Assertion: Cybrids can be produced by the irradiation of protoplasts from one of the fusion parents. 

Reason: Irradiation effectively inactivates the nucleus of the donor protoplast, allowing only its cytoplasm to contribute to the fusion product.

#Question id: 40407

#Applied Microbiology

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the patentability of genetically modified micro-organisms in the United States?

#Question id: 40408

#Applied Microbiology

Consider the following statements regarding the patenting of biological materials:

1. 1. Statement I: The 'Oncomouse' was the first animal to receive a patent in the United States.
2. 1. Statement II: In the U.S., naturally occurring gene sequences that have only been isolated from the body are eligible for patents.

Which of the following is correct?

#Question id: 40409

#Applied Microbiology

 Match the biological material or entity in Column A with its correct description or patenting context in Column B.

#Question id: 40410

#Applied Microbiology

Read the following assertion and reason and select the correct option.

Assertion (A): A synthetic chemical like DDT is not considered a "biological material" in the context of biopatents.

Reason (R): Biological materials for patenting purposes must be living organisms or substances naturally produced by them.

#Question id: 40411

#Applied Microbiology

Arrange the correct sequence of color changes observed in a Gram-negative bacterium during the Gram staining process at each step:

1. After Crystal Violet

2. After Safranin

3. After Alcohol decolorization

4. After Iodine treatment

#Question id: 40412

#Applied Microbiology

Match the Reagents in List-I with their specific role/function in List-II.