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The process of introducing DNA into cells is called ____________________

The process of introducing DNA into cells is called ____________________ Correct Answer transfection

The process of introducing DNA into cells without the aid of any cloning vector is termed as transfection. Calcium phosphate or DEAE-dextran can be used for the adherence of foreign DNA to the surface of target cells.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT for antigen activated effector T cells?
P. CD4+ cells make contact with macrophages and stimulate their microbicidal activity.
Q. CD4+ cells make contact with B cells and stimulate them to differentiate into plasma cells.
R. CD8+ cells make contact with B cells and stimulate them to differentiate into plasma cells.
S. CD8+ cells make contact with virus infected cells and kill them.
In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: All white blood cells are red blood cells. Some blood cells are red blood cells. Conclusions: I. All blood cells are red blood cells, is a possibility. II. Some red blood cells are not blood cells.
Consider the following statements regarding DNA replication and choose the correct answer:
1. The very first requirement of DNA synthesis is the presence of a template or plan along which the new strand is to be constructed
2. The second requirement is of a DNA-dependent-DNA polymerase or simply DNA polymerase enzyme
3. A DNA Pol cannot join two free nucleotides; one of them must be anchored by hydrogen bonds to a DNA strand
4. Replication takes place bidirectionally
Steps of Recombinant DNA technology are given below.
1. Identification and isolation of the genetic material.
2. Fragmentation of DNA.
3. Obtaining the foreign gene product.
4. Downstream processing.
5. Ligation of DNA fragmentation into the vector.
6. Isolation of desired DNA fragments.
7. Amplification of gene of interest.
8. Transfer of Recombinant DNA into the host cell/organism.
The correct sequence of steps is
Which of the following statements are NOT true? a) The number of cells in an elephant is more than number of cells in a monkey b) The size of cells in an elephant is larger than size of cells in a monkey c) Shape of cells in an elephant is different than shape of cells in a monkey
Consider the following statements regarding the Structure of cells: 1. Both Animal & Plant cells comprise amyloplast within the cell membrane. 2. Plant cells have plasmodesmata channels whilst animal cells do not. 3. Vacuoles in both plant cells & animal cells are always filled with solid substances. Which of the statement given above is/are not correct? 
Which of the following statements are correct regarding common differences between plant and animal cells?
1. Plant cells have cellulose cell wall, while animal cells lack it.
2. Plant cells lack plasma membrane, while animal cells have it.
3. Mature plant cell have a large vacuole, while animal cells have numerous small vacuoles.
When electroporation is used for introducing DNA into mammalian cell
P. A carrier for DNA is not required.
Q. The lipid bilayer (membrane) interacts with an electric pulse to generate permeation sites.
R. The viability of the cell becomes approximately zero percent.
S. The first step involves absorption of DNA on the cell membrane.
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. ________________ various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse __________________of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable ____________________ unwilling to increase public spending to _________________ peoples material distress or to kick-start economic ____________________ to increase employment.
the government is apparently unable ____________________
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. ________________ various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse __________________of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable ____________________ unwilling to increase public spending to _________________ peoples material distress or to kick-start economic ____________________ to increase employment.
distress or to kick-start economic ____________________ to increase employment.