DNA TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

What is recombinant DNA

• DNA from 2 different organisms combined

• DNA from 2 different ribosomes

• DNA that is separated out from a vector

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

• A plasmid

• mRNA

• Ribosome

• Nucleotide

Gel electrophoresis enables scientists to

• separate DNA fragments.
• combine DNA fragments.
• count the genes in DNA.
• insert DNA in cells.

Which is used to cut DNA molecules at specific points?

• gel electrophoresis
• PCR analysis
• a restriction enzyme
• recombinant DNA

A molecule containing DNA from two different organisms is called

• a plasmid.
• a polyploid.
• a hybrid organism.
• recombinant DNA.

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When human DNA is inserted in bacterial DNA to create insulin it is called

• viral DNA
• bacterial DNA
• recombinant DNA
• transcribed DNA

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Restriction Enzymes are . . . 

• proteins
• DNA
• fats
• carbohydrates

Hair samples found at the crime scene during a murder investigation were used to obtain the genetic profile. The sample was checked against the 3 suspects. Which of the suspects committed the crime?

• Suspect 3.

• Any of them could be the killer.

• Suspect 1.

• Suspect 2.

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Genetic engineering has been used to produce

• medicines.
• food animals.
• improved crops.
• all of these.

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