Test: Biotechnology

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What determines the function of a specialized cell?

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the active genes in the cell

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Which would be a desirable trait scientists may want to create in a transgenic plant? Options: the ability to resist insects, the ability to grow less fruit, the ability to change color in the winter, the ability to use a lot of water

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the ability to resist insects

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The diagram shows a variety of cells from the same organism. How can cells from the same organism have such different shapes and functions?

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During differentiation, different parts of the DNA in each type of cell are activated, resulting in the different structure and function of the cells.

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What is the function of a restriction enzyme?

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to cut DNA at a specific nucleotide sequence

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Which is a use of genetically engineered bacteria?

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making human insulin for diabetics

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Which of these cells in the human body is specialized to transport oxygen throughout the body? Options: A, B, C, D

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B

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What process best explains how a nerve cell and a muscle cell can both develop from the same fertilized egg?

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differentiation

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Which technique would most likely be used by forensic scientists? Options: gene cloning, gene therapy, DNA fingerprinting, karyotyping

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DNA fingerprinting

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Which is one reason scientists produce transgenic organisms?

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to produce more nutritious and drought resistant crops

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Which is a step in the process of producing transgenic bacteria?

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A human gene is inserted into a bacterial plasmid.