Genetic Engineering

Restriction Enzymes are . . . 

• proteins
• DNA
• fats
• carbohydrates

Restriction Enzymes . . . 

• cut DNA at precise locations
• help bacteria to pick up DNA
• move DNA through a gel
• copy DNA

Restriction Enzymes come from . . . 

• viruses
• bacteria
• goats
• spiders

"transgenic" refers to an animal that:

• Has DNA from another organism spliced into its genome

• Has undergone DNA modification

• Has unique genes for its species

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In which ways can genetic engineering can improve crops

• Make them pest or drought resistant

• Make them more nutritious

• Make them larger

• All answers are correct

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A circular piece of DNA, found in bacteria, is called:

• A plasmid

• mRNA

• Ribosome

• Nucleotide

Humans with genetic diseases can have a gene inserted into their body using a virus. This is called:

• Gene therapy

• Cloning

• DNA fingerprinting

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Corn and rice are two of these most genetically modified crops in the US.

• true
• false

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Which term refers to a farmer choosing the best corn from this year to plant next year?

• natural selection
• selective breeding
• genetic engineering
• genetic transformation

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Researchers have been working on cloning animals such as sheep. Which result is most likely to be a negative result such as cloning?

• development of extra organs
• premature death
• a low rate of genetic diseases
• delayed aging

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