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MDCAT Biology Biotechnology Online Test

Mustansar KhanLast Updated: June 14, 2025

MDCAT Biology Biotechnology Test

MDCAT Biology Biotechnology Chaper Online Test

Total Questions:	50
Time Allowed:	25 Minutes
Total Marks:	50
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1. Which biotechnology-derived hormone is used to treat diabetes?

Insulin

Glucagon

Estrogen

Testosterone

2. How are monoclonal antibodies made?

By injecting insulin

By combining different hormones

By culturing bacteria

By fusing a B-cell with a cancer cell

3. Which of the following is a biotechnology-based product used to dissolve blood clots?

Streptokinase

Lipase

Urea

Lactase

4. Which of the following diseases can be treated using interferons?

Common cold

Cancer

Tuberculosis

Flu

5. How is biotechnology used in diagnosing COVID-19?

RT-PCR tests

Glucose monitoring

DNA sequencing

MRI scans

6. What is the major application of DNA fingerprinting in healthcare?

Bone repair

Genetic disorder detection

Cancer treatment

Crime scene investigation

7. Which of the following is a biotechnology product used for anemia treatment?

Amylase

Interleukin

Erythropoietin

Penicillin

8. What is the primary advantage of recombinant biotechnology?

High cost

Mass production of human proteins

Unpredictable outcomes

Slow results

9. What is the main benefit of using biotechnology in vaccine development?

It replaces antibiotics

It increases sugar levels

It shortens immunity

It allows precise and faster vaccine production

10. What does ELISA stand for?

Enzyme-Lipid Ion Sensing Assay

Elastic Light Indicator of Serum Antibodies

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Electro-Light Immuno Series Assay

11. What is the role of biotechnology in producing insulin?

It kills bacteria

It uses genetically modified bacteria to produce human insulin

It breaks down food

It strengthens bones

12. Which of the following is a product of biotechnology used to prevent viral infections?

Steroids

Antibiotics

Vaccines

Painkillers

13. Which of these is a primary use of DNA probes?

Producing insulin

Diagnosing genetic diseases

Generating electricity

Killing bacteria

14. What makes biotechnology crucial in future health care?

Replaces doctors

Increases sugar levels

Slows treatment

Enables early diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention

15. How does biotechnology assist in rapid disease detection?

By increasing heart rate

By using DNA-based tests

By boiling blood

By sterilizing hospital beds

16. Which biotechnological advancement is used for early cancer detection?

Antacids

Blood pressure monitor

Ultrasound

Monoclonal antibody markers

17. Which of the following is a feature of monoclonal antibodies?

They act as digestive enzymes

They are non-specific

They bind to one specific antigen

They only treat diabetes

18. Which biotechnological tool is used to detect specific DNA or RNA sequences?

Vaccines

Hormones

Antibiotics

DNA/RNA probes

19. Which organ system benefits directly from erythropoietin?

Respiratory system

Circulatory system

Digestive system

Nervous system

20. Which of the following diseases can be prevented using biotechnology-produced vaccines?

Anemia

Tuberculosis

Arthritis

Diabetes

21. Which medical test uses biotechnology to detect pregnancy?

Ultrasound

MRI

CT scan

Urine dipstick test

22. What is the function of monoclonal antibodies in cancer treatment?

Bind to cancer cell antigens

Stimulate hair growth

Destroy hormones

Regulate heart rate

23. What is the role of biotechnology in personalized medicine?

Avoids use of DNA

Customizes treatments based on genetic makeup

Treats all patients the same

Uses one-size-fits-all drugs

24. What is the advantage of using monoclonal antibodies in diagnosis?

They are cheap

They are fast-growing

They are highly specific to target antigens

They act like painkillers

25. Biotechnology is used to create vaccines by:

Changing oxygen levels

Destroying blood cells

Using weakened or inactive pathogens or parts of them

Replacing organs

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26. Which biotechnology product helps treat clotting disorders?

Insulin

Amylase

Hemoglobin

Factor VIII

27. Which biotechnology-based product helps treat multiple sclerosis?

Insulin

Monoclonal antibodies

Penicillin

Interferon beta

28. Which of the following is an example of passive immunization?

Natural exposure to virus

Getting a flu shot

Injection of monoclonal antibodies

Consumption of antibiotics

29. What is the source of genetic material used in DNA vaccines?

Mineral salts

Human growth hormone

Antibiotic genes

Pathogen genes

30. Which technique is used to create multiple copies of a DNA segment for diagnosis?

Gene therapy

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Microinjection

Gel electrophoresis

31. Which component helps detect diseases in ELISA test kits?

White blood cells

Monoclonal antibodies

Antibiotics

Red blood cells

32. Which of the following is NOT a product of biotechnology?

Radiation therapy

Monoclonal antibodies

Antibiotics

Vaccines

33. Which of the following is a benefit of genetically engineered vaccines?

They are only for animals

They are less effective

They are safer and more specific

They require daily doses

34. Monoclonal antibodies are used in:

Fermentation

Producing insulin

Diagnosing and treating diseases

Fighting infections

35. Which type of cell is used to produce monoclonal antibodies?

Red blood cells

Stem cells

Muscle cells

Hybridoma cells

36. Why are monoclonal antibodies considered ideal for targeted therapy?

They produce energy

They are highly specific to one antigen

They bind to multiple antigens

They are cheap

37. In genetic testing, what is the function of a DNA probe?

Destroy cells

Stimulate immunity

Identify specific DNA sequences

Visualize blood cells

38. Which tool is used to cut DNA for genetic engineering?

Polymerase

Restriction enzymes

Helicase

Ligase

39. Which of the following is commonly used as a host in genetic engineering?

Yeast only

Human

Virus

Bacteria

40. What is the role of biotechnology in hepatitis B treatment?

It repairs the liver

It reduces blood sugar

It produces vaccines using recombinant DNA

It removes toxins

41. Which disease is commonly diagnosed using DNA probes?

Pneumonia

Sickle cell anemia

Malaria

Flu

42. Which of the following is produced using genetically engineered bacteria?

Saliva

Bile

Human insulin

Vitamin D

43. What is the main purpose of a vaccine?

Repair tissues

Stimulate immunity

Kill pathogens

Relieve symptoms

44. Which of the following is a therapeutic product obtained through biotechnology?

Interferon

Vinegar

Fructose

Alcohol

45. What is the benefit of using DNA vaccines?

Long-lasting immunity with minimal risk

Risk of infection

Limited response

High mutation rates

46. How do monoclonal antibodies help in diagnosing diseases?

They bind to disease-specific antigens

They increase metabolism

They alter DNA

They stimulate red blood cells

47. Which type of antibody is produced by a single clone of cells?

Artificial antibody

Polyclonal antibody

Passive antibody

Monoclonal antibody

48. Which of the following is NOT used in biotechnology-based diagnosis?

Monoclonal antibodies

PCR

DNA probes

X-rays

49. What is recombinant DNA?

DNA from the environment

DNA mutated naturally

DNA inside red blood cells

DNA formed by joining DNA from two sources

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