Biotechnology

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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This diagram represents which of the following? 

• Gel electrophoresis
• Gene therapy
• Cloning 
• Genetic engineering

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

 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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 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 technique would most likely be used by forensic scientists?  

• Cloning
• Gene Therapy
• DNA Fingerprinting
• Karyotyping

A new variety of rice called golden rice has been genetically modified to have vitamin A. People in starving countries can eat this rice and receive the vitamin A. Without this rice people go blind from vitamin A deficiency. What word(s) below best describes this rice?

• electrophoresis
• DNA fingerprinting
• G.M.O
• clone

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Why is DNA fingerprinting used?

• To determine who is the child's father
• Link suspects to a crime scene
• determine if a family relationship exist between two people
• all of the above

All of the following are advantages of GMO's except

• pest resistant crops
• more nutritional foods
• unknown long term health effects
• creating more human insulin

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Using biotechnology to change the genetic makeup of an organism is called

• Tissue Culturing
• Biotechnology
• Cloning
• Genetic Engineering