MCQ on DNA Barcoding and its Applications




DNA barcoding is a molecular technique that uses a short, standardized DNA sequence from a specific gene to identify and classify species. It helps scientists and researchers accurately distinguish and catalogue organisms, aiding in biodiversity research, conservation, and various scientific applications. This post is on applications of DNA barcoding MCQ will help you to study the concept easily.

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1. 
DNA barcoding is a technique used to identify and classify organisms based on:

2. 
Which region of the genome is commonly used for DNA barcoding in animals?

3. 
DNA barcoding is particularly useful for identifying:

4. 
Which international consortium is responsible for promoting and coordinating DNA barcoding efforts worldwide?

5. 
The DNA barcode is a short, standardized DNA sequence that allows for species identification. How long is the typical DNA barcode sequence in animals?

6. 
Which DNA barcode region is commonly used for plants?

7. 
In DNA barcoding, the generated sequences are compared to a reference database to determine the species identity. What is the name of the widely used reference database?

8. 
DNA barcoding is an important tool for which field of study?

9. 
The main advantage of DNA barcoding over traditional species identification methods is:

10. 
In DNA barcoding, if the DNA barcode sequence matches a known species sequence in the reference database, it is considered a:

11. 
Which type of genetic marker is used for DNA barcoding in fungi?

12. 
DNA barcoding has applications in various fields, including food safety and authentication. What is one of the purposes of DNA barcoding in the food industry?

13. 
In DNA barcoding, a specific species is represented by a unique DNA barcode. What is the term used to describe different individuals within the same species having slightly different DNA barcodes?

14. 
DNA barcoding is used to aid in the discovery of new species. What is the term used for the process of assigning a species name to a newly discovered organism?

15. 
One of the limitations of DNA barcoding is its inability to distinguish:

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