Developmental Biology and Bio-techniques

Laboratory Bio-Techniques Practice Questions

20 free Laboratory Bio-Techniques practice questions for the Zoology, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. The primary purpose of PCR is to:
  2. Q2. Which enzyme is essential for DNA synthesis during PCR?
  3. Q3. The step of PCR in which double-stranded DNA separates into single strands is called:
  4. Q4. During which PCR step do primers bind to the template DNA?
  5. Q5. Gel electrophoresis separates biomolecules primarily based on their:
  6. Q6. Agarose gel electrophoresis is commonly used for the separation of:
  7. Q7. In gel electrophoresis, DNA fragments migrate toward the:
  8. Q8. Which substance is commonly used to visualize DNA bands in a gel?
  9. Q9. The purpose of a DNA ladder in gel electrophoresis is to:
  10. Q10. Which PCR component determines the region of DNA to be amplified?
  11. Q11. Chromatography is primarily used for:
  12. Q12. In paper chromatography, the stationary phase is:
  13. Q13. The mobile phase in chromatography is best described as:
  14. Q14. Which chromatography technique is commonly used to separate pigments?
  15. Q15. The Rf value in chromatography represents:
  16. Q16. Which of the following techniques separates molecules based on molecular size?
  17. Q17. Which condition is essential for successful PCR amplification?
  18. Q18. Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis is especially useful for separating:
  19. Q19. Which bio-technique would be most suitable for confirming the presence of a specific gene?
  20. Q20. Which statement correctly links the techniques PCR, gel electrophoresis, and chromatography?