Question 2621:

• JAMB 2023

What is the term used to describe the deliberate modification of an organism's genetic material using biotechnology techniques?

A. Mutation
B. Cloning
C. Genetic engineering
D. Hybridization

Question 2622:

• JAMB 2023

What is the primary focus of agronomy in agriculture?

A. Management of soil and crops
B. Breeding and genetics of crops
C. Study of climate and weather patterns
D. Marketing and selling of agricultural products

Question 2623:

• JAMB 2023

What happens to the price of a agricultural product when demand exceeds supply?

A. The price fluctuates randomly
B. The price decreases
C. The price remains unchanged
D. The price increases

Question 2624:

• JAMB 2023

What does the term "recombinant DNA" refer to in biotechnology?

A. DNA synthesized in a laboratory
B. DNA replicated using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
C. DNA extracted from ancient fossils
D. DNA modified to contain genes from different organisms

Question 2625:

• JAMB 2023

What is the process of introducing foreign genetic material into an organism called?

A. Transcription
B. Transformation
C. Translocation
D. Translation