Biotechnology: Principles and Processes: NEET Biology Questions and PYQs
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes is a chapter of NEET Biology, in the Biotechnology and its Applications unit. YoExam has 780+ practice questions on it, including 120+ previous year questions from NEET and AIPMT papers from 1994 to 2025, and every question comes with the answer and a full explanation.
Topics covered in Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
Each topic can be practised on its own, so you can drill the exact part of the chapter you are weakest in.
- Principles of Biotechnology & First rDNA
- Restriction Enzymes: Discovery & Nomenclature
- Palindromes, Sticky Ends & rDNA Formation
- Gel Electrophoresis & Isolation of DNA Fragments
- Cloning Vectors: Features & pBR322
- Selection of Recombinants & Plant/Animal Vectors
- Competent Host & Transformation Methods
- Isolation & Cutting of Genetic Material
- PCR Amplification
- Insertion into Host & Foreign Gene Product
- Bioreactors & Downstream Processing
Question types
Pick one type to focus, or mix them all. Counts as of 24 September 2026.
| Question type | Questions |
|---|---|
| NCERT Topic Wise | 500 |
| Previous Year Questions | 126 |
| Statement Based | 56 |
| Matching Type | 50 |
| Assertion & Reason | 50 |
| Total | 782 |
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes previous year questions
120+ questions on Biotechnology: Principles and Processes come from past NEET and AIPMT papers from 1994 to 2025, across 28 different years. Each one shows the paper it came from, so you can see how the chapter has been examined over time. The NEET PYQ chapter-wise page compares every chapter.
How practice works
- Choose a question type or a topic, then answer at your own pace.
- Check each answer to see whether it is right, the correct option and the full explanation.
- Stop whenever you like and resume from the same question later.
- At the end, see your accuracy, time, and a breakdown by question type and difficulty.
Frequently asked questions
How many NEET questions are there on Biotechnology: Principles and Processes?
YoExam has 780+ practice questions on Biotechnology: Principles and Processes, including 120+ previous year questions from NEET and AIPMT papers from 1994 to 2025. Every question comes with the correct answer and a full explanation.
Are there NEET PYQs for Biotechnology: Principles and Processes?
Yes. 120+ questions on Biotechnology: Principles and Processes come from past NEET and AIPMT papers from 1994 to 2025, across 28 different years. You can practise them on their own by choosing Previous Year Questions for this chapter.
Is Biotechnology: Principles and Processes free to practise on YoExam?
Yes. Biotechnology: Principles and Processes is the first chapter of the Biotechnology and its Applications unit, and the first chapter of every unit is free on YoExam, with no card needed.
What types of questions are there for Biotechnology: Principles and Processes?
You can practise Biotechnology: Principles and Processes as NCERT Topic Wise, Previous Year Questions, Statement Based, Matching Type and Assertion & Reason, or mix every type together in one session.
Which topics does Biotechnology: Principles and Processes cover?
11 topics: Principles of Biotechnology & First rDNA; Restriction Enzymes: Discovery & Nomenclature; Palindromes, Sticky Ends & rDNA Formation; Gel Electrophoresis & Isolation of DNA Fragments; Cloning Vectors: Features & pBR322; Selection of Recombinants & Plant/Animal Vectors; Competent Host & Transformation Methods; Isolation & Cutting of Genetic Material; PCR Amplification; Insertion into Host & Foreign Gene Product; Bioreactors & Downstream Processing. Each one can be practised on its own.
More chapters in Biotechnology and its Applications
- Biotechnology and its Applications: 780+ questions, 60+ PYQs
See every chapter on the NEET Biology page.