GEN BIO_ DRILL

Multiple Choice

Why is genetic manipulation considered significant in the field of science and medicine?

• It allows for the creation of new species

• It helps in treating genetic disorders and improving crops

• It is used to make animals larger

• It is only used for cloning humans

Open Ended

How does DNA influence both the physical traits and biological functions of living organisms?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a gene?

• A segment of DNA that contains instructions for making proteins

• A type of protein that controls cell activities

• A molecule that is only found in plants

• A structure that is passed only from mother to offspring

Open Ended

Explain how genetic manipulation can give organisms useful traits. Provide examples based on what scientists can do to genes.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of genetic engineering in agriculture and medicine?

• Increases food production

• Improves nutritional value of crops

• Produces medicines and vaccines

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following genetically modified organisms is used to study cancer?

• Bt Corn

• Golden Rice

• Spider Goat

• Oncomouse

Multiple Select

Which of the following are products that can be produced using gene cloning?

• Insulin

• Beta-carotene

• Growth hormones

• Vaccines

Open Ended

Explain how bacteria are used as 'gene factories' in gene cloning.

Open Ended

Describe the role of plasmids in the process of gene cloning.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about genetic manipulation and DNA, what is one new thing you learned that surprised you or changed your understanding?