Genetics and Biotechnology

Based on these results whose blood was found in the blood stain at the crime scene?

• Bob
• Sue
• John
• Lisa

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which suspect is likely guilty?

• Suspect #1
• Suspect #2
• Suspect #3

Look at the karyotype and decide which answer is appropriate.

• This karyotype shows Trisomy 21
• This karyotype has no abnormality
• This karyotype is missing a sex chromosome (monosomy x)
• This karyotype is from a gamete

What is the chromosomal condition of the individual whose karyotype is seen in the image?

• Trisomy 21 (Down's Syndrome)
• Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome)
• Trisomy 18 (Edward's Syndrome)
• XXY Sex Chromosomes (Klinefelter's Syndrome)

What is genetic engineering?

• Manipulation of genes
• Naturally breeding two animals with desired traits
• Cross-pollinating two crops
• Harvesting stem cells

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

True or false:  Identical twins are genetic clones

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

If a gene is found only on the X chromosome and not the Y chromosome, it is said to be...

• an x-linked trait
• polygenic trait
• codominant trait
• incomplete dominance trait

What is this tool used for?

• to compare DNA of two individuals
• read braille
• analyze genetic disorders in many generations of individuals
• analyze genetic disorders in one individual

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Scientists have produced plants that are resistant to herbicides. Which application of biotechnology is most likely being used?

• genetic cloning
• recombinant DNA
• DNA fingerprinting
• genetic engineering

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which technique would most likely be used by forensic scientists?

• gene cloning
• gene therapy
• DNA fingerprinting
• karyotyping