CSHS Munson Biology - Biotechnology

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) are:

• Organisms whose genes / DNA have been edited

• Organisms who have received new stem cells to cure a disease

• Organisms whose DNA has been copied

• Organisms whose entire genome has been sequenced

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Which of the following best describes "DNA Fingerprinting?"

• Means the same thing as "gel electrophoresis"

• Used to edit someone's genes

• Used to move genes from one organism into another

• Used to copy an organism's genome

Which of the following best describes "restriction enzymes?"

• Enzymes that cut DNA

• Enzymes that build DNA

• Enzymes that dissolve DNA

• Enzymes that turn DNA into RNA

A ____ is a small ring of DNA found in a bacterial cell.

• virus
• plasmid
• gene bullet
• PCR

Who is the father?

• Dad 1
• Dad 2
• Dad 3 
• can not be determined

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 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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Bob was found dead in his home.  Crime scene analysis showed signs of a struggle.  Blood was collected from the crime scene, the victim, and three suspects.  Which suspect likely committed the crime? 

• Sue
• Lisa
• John
• None of these

In somatic cell nuclear transfer (reproductive cloning), DNA is removed and placed into an empty

• virus

• sperm cell

• bacteria cell

• egg cell

What is 1 significant issue with many Genetically Modified Organisms?

• They are too expensive to be useful
• Take a long time to make
• May affect other organisms in their environment
• Might evolve more quickly

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Recombinant DNA technology has allowed us to use which organism to manufacture human insulin?

• Protozoans

• Algae

• Bacteria

• Amoebas