The following are certain statements about secondary metabolites:

a) They protect plants against being eaten by herbivores and against being infected by microbial pathogens

b) Terpenes, are the class of secondary metabolites are synthesized by methyl erythritol phosphate(MEP) pathway and Mevalonic acid pathway

c) Terpenes, are the class of secondary metabolites are synthesized by methyl erythritol phosphate(MEP) pathway and sikkimic acid pathway

Which one of the following combinations of the above statements is correct?

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#Section 7: Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology

When the absorbance of DNA at ____ nm increases as the DNA becomes denatured , the phenomenon known as the ______.

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#Section 7: Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology

It provides a key marker of potential disease development and reaction to individual treatment.

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#Section 7: Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology

Name the US-based company which is able to provide personal genetic information based on analysis of disease genes such as diabetes and others.

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#Question id: 12735

#Section 7: Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology

Match the following:

A. Maize                                  i. Modified seed storage protein

B. Tomato                              ii. Modified ripening

C. Canola                                 iii. Resistance to insects

D. Soya Bean                         iv. Seed oil modification

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#Question id: 12736

#Section 7: Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology

Match the following:

1. Emphysema                                                    i.  Fibroblasts

2. Immune System Disorder                        ii.  HPRT cLesch-Nyhan syndrome                           iv. T and B cells

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#Question id: 12737

#Section 7: Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology

 Name the technique which is used to detect abnormalities at an early stage.