Genetic Technology

Which of the following is used to cut DNA so it can be studied?

• Gel Electrophoresis
• Restriction Enzymes
• Karyotypes
• Haplotypes

Which piece of DNA would move faster in gel electrophoresis?

• 100 Base Pairs Long
• 1000 Base Pairs Long
• 5000 Base Pairs Long
• 100,000 Base Pairs Long

The human genome project is an attempt to 

• Sequence everyones DNA
• Copy DNA
• Sequence the human genome
• Cure genetic disease

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The process of making changes in the DNA code of a living organism is called 

• Selective Breeding
• Inbreeding
• Genetic Engineering
• Di-hybrid Cross

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A DNA molecule produced by combining DNA from different sources is referred to as

• Mutant
• Polyploid
• Diploid
• Recombinant

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Which woud require the use of recombinant DNA?

• Engineering bacteria to produce insulin
• Crossing 2 varieties of apple
• Breeding a donkey and horse to make a mule
• Creating a polyploid banana tree

What is an advantage of using transgenic bacteria to produce human proteins?

• The bacterial proteins work better
• The proteins can also be used to make plastics
• The bacteria can produce human proteins in large amounts
• The proteins are more durable when made by bacteria

What is an advantage of transgenic plants?

• Producing clones
• Increased food supply
• Using more pesticide
• Studying the human genome

What process can prospective parents use to determine if they are carrying recessive alleles for a disease?

• Genetic Testing
• DNA Figerprinting
• Gene Therapy
• DNA Extraction

What is shown here?

• DNA Microarrays
• Virus Scans
• Recombinant DNA
• DNA Fingerprints