3.3.2/3.3.3 Biotechnology

Which biotechnology is used to make exact DNA copies of an organism?

• Gel electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• Inbreeding

• Cloning

When cloning an organism, DNA of the cloned organism is removed and placed into an empty _________.

• virus

• sperm cell

• bacteria cell

• egg cell

How do scientists know if the gene therapy was successful?

• DNA can be placed in a virus

• Virus carrying the gene can insert it into DNA

• New gene is expressed as a protein

• New gene is replicated in DNA

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What biotechnology allows a researcher to make thousands of copies of a DNA strand?

• Cloning
• PCR
• gene therapy
• gel electrophoresis

After finding the location of a gene, how can a scientist take it out of a cell?

• Using a microscope

• Using PCR

• Using scissors

• Using restriction enzymes

Why do farmers choose to use genetically modified crops rather than regular crops?

• They are safer

• They are more productive

• They are less expensive

• They are less controversial

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What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis?

• break apart the DNA molecules

• separate the DNA fragments

• change the charge on the DNA

DNA is extracted from which part of the cell?

• cytoplasm
• membrane
• chromosome
• endoplasmic reticulum

Which of the following is used to cut DNA from organisms?

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Restriction Enzymes

• Karyotypes

• Haplotypes

What is a DNA molecule produced by combining DNA from different sources called?

• Mutant DNA

• Polyploid DNA

• Diploid DNA

• Recombinant DNA