Assertion Reason Biology Chapter 10 Biotechnology and its Applications
Questions of Assertion Reason Chapter 10 Biotechnology and its Applications biology CBSE Class 12 are very simple to understand as this chapter deals with Biotechnology and its Applications. To solve assertion reason type questions of biology, deeper understanding of concept about Biotechnology and its Applications is required. In order to help the student in solving Assertion Reason type of questions, detailed process is explained.
How to solve Assertion Reason Type Questions?
In Assertion-Reason type of question, two statements are given, first is Assertion and second is called Reason. Student must have to think critically about both the statements in Assertion Reason Questions, since it combines multiple choice questions and true/false type of questions which requires a higher level of understanding.
How many types are there of Assertion Reason Type Questions?
Assertion-Reason type of questions can be asked either with four MCQ options or with five MCQ options. First four options are same in both the cases only one more options is being provided i.e. last one. One extra option increases the difficulty level of the questions.
In assertion reason type of questions, all 4 or 5 options are same for each question, which are as:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
(e) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Then a question haunts in every student’s mind, which option is correct and when?
This can be understood clearly with the following table:
| Assertion (A) | Reason (R) | MCQ Options (Fixed for all questions) |
|---|---|---|
| If True | True | (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A). |
| If True | True | (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A). |
| If True | False | (c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false. |
| If False | True | (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true. |
| If False | False | (e) Both Assertion and Reason are false. |
Now, lets practice some Assertion Reason Questions of Biology : Chapter 10 Biotechnology and its Applications.
Read instructions carefully before answering the questions.
For question given below, two statements are given- one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Question.1.
Assertion: ‘Cry’ proteins are named so because they are crystal proteins.
Reason: In acidic environment of insect midgut ‘Cry’ proteins are solubilized and then release toxic core fragments after proteolytic action.
Ans.1. (c)
The cry gene of Bacillus thuringiensis produces a protein, that forms crystalline inclusions i.e., is crystal in nature in the bacterial spores. Due to their crystal nature these proteins are named ‘cry’ proteins and are responsible for the insecticidal activities of the bacterial strains. In alkaline environment of insect midgut ‘Cry’ proteins are solubilized. Then to release core toxic fragments these proteins undergo proteolytic digestion.These toxins bind to receptors in brush border of midgut epithelial cells. As a result, brush border, membrane develop pores, most likely nonspecific in nature and cause influx of ions and water into the cells resulting in their swelling and eventual lysis.
Question.2.
Assertion: Cry gene expressing crop is resistant to a group of insects.
Reason: Cry proteins produced from Bacillus thuringiensis are toxic to larvae of certain insects.
Ans.2. (b)
A soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) produces a Cry protein (crystal protein). This protein is toxic to the larvae of certain insects. There are several kinds of Cry proteins, which are is toxic to a different group of insects. The gene encoding Cry protein, that is cry gene has been isolated and transferred into several crops. A crop expressing a cry gene is usually resistant to the groups of insects.
Question.3.
Assertion: Transgenic plant is a product of plant tissue culture.
Reason: An organism that contains and expresses a transgenic organism.
Ans.3. (b)
Plant tissue culture has various applications in the different fields of biology. An example of this is the production of transgenic plants and animals. Transgenic organisms contain genes, which are transferred into them through the genetic engineering. These genes are known as transgenic.
Question.4.
Assertion: A crop expressing a cry gene is usually resistant to a group of insects.
Reason: Cry proteins produced from Bacillus thuringiensis is toxic to larvae of certain insects.
Ans.4. (b)
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a soil bacterium produces a Cry protein (crystal protein). This protein is toxic to the larvae of certain insects. There are several kinds of Cry proteins. Each Cry protein is toxic to a different group of insects. The gene encoding Cry protein, i.e., cry gene has been isolated and transferred into several crops. A crop expressing a cry gens is usually resistant to the groups of insects.
Question.5.
Assertion: FlavrSavr, a transgenic tomato which remains fresh and retains their flavour for long time.
Reason: Production of polygalacturonase enzyme, which degrades pectin, is blocked in FlavrSavr.
Ans.5. (a)
FlavrSavr is a transgenic tomato variety. Fruits of this variety remain fresh and retain their flavour for much longer than normal fruits. It happens due to the blockage of the production of pectin degrading enzyme polygalacturonase.
Question.6.
Assertion: GMO tomato i.e., ‘flavr Savr’ has increased shelf life and better nutrient quality.
Reason: This is achieved by reducing the amount of cell wall degrading enzyme ‘polygalacturonase’ responsible for fruit softening.
Ans.6. (a)
Genetically modified tomato i.e., flavr savr show delayed ripening. By the use of antisense RNA technology the enzyme polygalacturonase, that causes damage to pectin is deactivated and for longer duration the tomato is kept fresh.
Question.7.
Assertion: By insertion of gene encoding complementary RNA only the RNAi can be introduced in an organism.
Reason: In vitro there are no methods by which synthesised complementary RNA can be inserted in an organism to induce RNAi (RNA interference).
Ans.7. (d)
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Question.8.
Assertion: Cellular defence mechanism in eukaryotes is RNAi.
Reason: RNAi is silencing of a specific tRNA.
Ans.8. (c)
RNAi is the silencing of a specific mRNA.
Question.9.
Assertion: Tobacco plant yield is highly reduced because of damage to roots.
Reason: Nematode Meloidogyne incognita infects the root.
Ans.9. (a)
Meloidogyne incognita infects the root of tobacco plant that leads to the degradation of cell walls of the roots and reduce the yield.
Question.10.
Assertion: Biotechnology produces transgenic micro-organisms that acts as microfactories for proteins.
Reason: To produce proteins of human use like insulin. Transgenic microorganisms can be developed.
Ans.10. (b)
By inserting genes (or desired protein products transgenic microorganisms can be developed using recombinant DNA technology. These transgenic organisms acts as living microfactories that produce proteins like human insulin, human growth hormone, etc. Production of proteins from such organisms is easier, more efficient and cost effective.
Question.11.
Assertion: Using biotechnology human insulin can be produced into bacterial cells.
Reason: To produce human insulin the A, B and C polypeptides of the human insulin are produced in the bacterial cells, separately extracted and combined by creating disulfide bonds.
Ans.11. (c)
Adult onset diabetes management is possible by taking insulin at regular time intervals, but insulin from other animals could elicit immune response in body. Biotechnology has helped to overcome this problem. Transgenic bacteria have been produced that translate the constituting polypeptide chains of human insulin from the bacterial cells. These polypeptides can be extracted and combined to produce human insulin, by creating disulfide bonds. In humans, insulin is produced as a prohormone with three polypeptides A, B and C. After processing, the C peptide is removed and mature insulin is formed. When transgenic bacteria are used, instead of producing extra stretch of C peptide, only A and B polypeptides are produced and then linked directly to produce mature insulin.
Question.12.
Assertion: Due to excessive synthesis of gene for adenosine deaminase ADA deficiency disorder is caused.
Reason: It affects the human digestive system.
Ans.12. (d)
ADA disorder is caused because of lack of gene for adenosine deaminase. It affects the human immune system.
Question.13.
Assertion: The ADA gene gives instruction for producing the enzyme adenosine deaminases.
Reason: Throughout the body this enzyme is found but is most active in lymphocytes.
Ans.13. (b)
The ADA gene gives instructions for producing the enzyme adenosine deaminase. In all cells this enzyme is produced, but the highest levels of adenosine deaminase takes place in immune system cells called lymphocytes, that develop in lymphoid tissues. Lymphocytes form the immune system, that defends the body against potentially harmful invaders, such as viruses or bacteria.
Question.14.
Assertion: Via recombinant DNA technology transgenic plant production can be achieved.
Reason: Transgenic organism are an organism that contains and expresses a transgene is called.
Ans.14. (b)
Transgenic organisms contain genes, that are transferred into them through the genetic engineering. These genes are called transgenes. Using recombinant DNA technology transgenic organisms can be produced.
Question.15.
Assertion: The first transgenic animal was GM salmon for performing vaccine safety tests.
Reason: Genetically modified ova were fused with normal sperms of the same species For the production of GM salmon.
Ans.15. (d)
Those organisms that have their genetic material modified to meet some desired conditions are genetically modified (GM) organisms. They generally carry a foreign gene in their DNA. GM salmon was the first transgenic animal for food production. It was produced by fusion of normal ova (eggs) with genetically modified sperms. The zygotes with modified gene developed into embryos that gave rise to much bigger adults than either parent thus have greater food value. It is achieved by addition of a gene that codes for the growth hormone that allows the fish to grow larger more rapidly than the non-transgenic salmon.
