Biotechnology quiz

Which technique would most likely be used by forensic scientists?  

• Cloning
• Gene Therapy
• DNA Fingerprinting
• Karyotyping

 Which is one reason scientists produce transgenic organisms? 

• to create new habitats for endangered species
• to control microorganisms in the soil  
• to prevent habitats from being destroyed
• to treat certain types of diseases

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

• A plasmid is used to replace a faulty gene in a human cell.
• A human gene is inserted into a bacterial plasmid.  
• A chain of bacterial amino acids is inserted into human DNA.

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 This diagram shows the DNA fingerprints of a common ancestor of Deer Species. Which deer species is most related to the common ancestor

• 2
• 3
• 4

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Two humans believe they are related. Which would be the best technique to determine if they are related? 

• testing blood types
• comparing DNA
• examining karyotypes
• testing for genetic disorders

Which of the following cuts DNA into small pieces?

• dissolving blue dye
• restriction enzymes
• surgically cutting DNA under microscope  

   This diagram represents which of the following? 

• Gel electrophoresis
• Gene therapy
• Cloning 
• Genetic engineering

Which best describes stem cells? 

•  stem cells can only come from embryos 
• stem cells can only come from adult bone marrow 
• stem cells do not ever change
• stem cells can develop into different specialized cells  

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A cloned pig has a diploid chromosome number of 35. What is the diploid chromosome number of the pig cell that was used to produce the cloned tree? 

• 17.5
• 70
• 35

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Which is a use of genetically engineered bacteria? 

• making human insulin
• DNA fingerprint for blood left at a crime scene  
• producing corn that is resistant to herbicides

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