Biotechnology
GATE BT concept:animal-cell PYQs
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Question 39
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Match the item (Column I) with its corresponding use (Column II).
Column I Column II
P. Glutamine 1. Detachment of adherent cells
Q. Trypsin 2. Selection of transfected mammalian cell lines
R. Hypoxanthine 3. Source of carbon and nitrogen in animal cell culture media
S. Neomycin 4. A component of medium for selection of hybrid in monoclonal antibody production
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During a positive-negative selection process, transformed animal cells expressing __________ are killed in presence of ganciclovir in the medium.
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A vector derived from which one of the following viruses is used for high-frequency genomic integration of a transgene in animal cells?
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Which one of the following is used as a pH indicator in animal cell culture medium?
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Which of the following statements are CORRECT about the function of fetal bovine serum in animal cell culture?
P. It stimulates cell growth
Q. It enhances cell attachment
R. It provides hormones and minerals
S. It maintains pH at 7.4
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