Here’s a comprehensive question bank of short and long questions on the topic of *Biochemistry and Biotechnology*, categorized into easy, moderate, and tough levels suitable for BISE Gujranwala.
### Short Questions (120)
#### Easy Questions (36)
1. What is biochemistry?
2. Define metabolism.
3. What are enzymes?
4. Name two functions of blood.
5. What is the role of DNA in heredity?
6. Define genetic engineering.
7. How does biotechnology improve crop yield?
8. What are antibiotics?
9. What is the function of vaccines?
10. What is waste recycling?
11. Name one example of a metabolic pathway.
12. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
13. What is a substrate in enzymatic reactions?
14. How do enzymes affect reaction rates?
15. What are the main components of blood?
16. What is the role of white blood cells?
17. Describe the structure of DNA.
18. What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
19. Name a common antibiotic.
20. What is the purpose of a vaccine?
21. How does biotechnology contribute to medicine?
22. What is cellular respiration?
23. What is photosynthesis?
24. What is the importance of enzymes in digestion?
25. How is blood type determined?
26. What is the basic unit of DNA?
27. Name a benefit of using biotechnology in agriculture.
28. What is the process of fermentation?
29. What is a plasmid?
30. What role do stem cells play in biotechnology?
31. Define bioinformatics.
32. What are biopesticides?
33. What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
34. Name one method of waste recycling.
35. What is the significance of genetic diversity?
36. How does biotechnology aid in environmental conservation?
#### Moderate Questions (48)
37. Explain the process of glycolysis in metabolism.
38. What are the factors affecting enzyme activity?
39. Discuss the importance of blood in maintaining homeostasis.
40. Describe the process of DNA replication.
41. How does genetic engineering benefit medicine?
42. Explain the role of biotechnology in food preservation.
43. What are the types of RNA and their functions?
44. Discuss the role of enzymes in metabolic pathways.
45. What is the significance of blood plasma?
46. How are vaccines developed?
47. Explain the process of protein synthesis.
48. What is the role of biotechnology in sustainable agriculture?
49. Describe how antibiotics are produced.
50. What are the ethical considerations of genetic engineering?
51. Explain how biotechnology is used in waste management.
52. What are the differences between DNA and RNA?
53. Discuss the concept of gene therapy.
54. How do enzymes lower activation energy?
55. Describe the process of photosynthesis and its importance.
56. What are monoclonal antibodies?
57. Explain the role of biotechnology in the production of biofuels.
58. How is recombinant DNA technology used in agriculture?
59. What is the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in agriculture?
60. Describe the importance of human genome project.
61. What are the types of metabolic reactions?
62. Discuss how biotechnology can address food scarcity.
63. Explain the concept of bioremediation.
64. How do vaccines stimulate the immune system?
65. What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
66. How do genetic modifications impact crop resistance?
67. Describe the significance of fermentation in food production.
68. What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in protein synthesis?
#### Tough Questions (36)
69. Discuss the mechanisms of enzyme inhibition.
70. How does the structure of DNA contribute to its function?
71. Explain the process of transcription and translation in detail.
72. What are the implications of genetic engineering in human health?
73. Discuss the role of biotechnology in the conservation of endangered species.
74. Explain the relationship between metabolism and energy production.
75. Discuss the potential risks associated with GMOs.
76. Describe the biochemical pathways involved in cellular respiration.
77. How do bioinformatics tools aid in genetic research?
78. Discuss the environmental impacts of antibiotic use.
79. Explain how biotechnology can help in the recycling of materials.
80. Discuss the ethical issues related to cloning.
81. Explain how fermentation is used in the production of alcoholic beverages.
82. Discuss the role of hormones in metabolism.
83. What are the techniques used in genetic engineering?
84. How can biotechnology contribute to climate change mitigation?
85. Describe the various types of vaccines and their modes of action.
86. Discuss the role of microorganisms in bioremediation.
87. Explain how CRISPR technology works.
88. Discuss the significance of metabolic pathways in maintaining cellular function.
89. How does biotechnology impact traditional farming methods?
90. Explain the importance of enzymatic regulation in metabolic pathways.
91. Discuss the role of biotechnology in developing sustainable food sources.
92. What are the advances in vaccine technology in recent years?
93. Explain the role of nucleotides in DNA structure and function.
94. Discuss the importance of enzymes in industrial applications.
### Long Questions (10)
#### Easy Long Questions (3)
1. Describe the basic concepts of biochemistry and its significance in understanding living organisms.
2. Explain the role of enzymes in metabolic processes and how they affect the speed of biochemical reactions.
3. Discuss the importance of blood in the human body, highlighting its components and functions.
#### Moderate Long Questions (4)
4. Describe the structure and function of DNA, including its role as hereditary material.
5. Explain the process of genetic engineering and its applications in agriculture and medicine.
6. Discuss the role of biotechnology in improving crop yields and food quality.
7. Explain how antibiotics work, their significance in medicine, and the challenges of antibiotic resistance.
#### Tough Long Questions (3)
8. Analyze the ethical implications of genetic engineering in humans and its potential impact on society.
9. Discuss the recycling of waste materials using biotechnological methods and their benefits to the environment.
10. Evaluate the role of biotechnology in the development of vaccines, highlighting the advances in vaccine technology and their impact on public health.
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