Biotechnology Review

Strawberries have been genetically modified to resist frost. How does this benefit farmers?

• A longer growing season.
• A pest-resistant berry.
• A larger berry.
• Easier harvesting.

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How are scientists able to produce a type of corn that will repel insects?

• by not spraying the corn plants
• by soaking corn seeds in insect spray
• by changing the genetics of the corn plants
• by altering the temperature of soil so the insects will die

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Which career field is most related to biotechnology?

• journalism
• medicine
• meterology
• political science

The pieces of DNA that are seen in the DNA fingerprint are called:

• Genes

• Granules

• Fragments

• Composites

Gel electrophoresis separates fragments of DNA by:

• Size/weight

• Genes

• Base pairs

• Electromagnetic charge

Which suspect's DNA fingerprint matches that of the felon?

• S1

• S2

• S3

• None

In cloning, what is the purpose of the surrogate mother? 

• Donate her DNA
• Donate her egg cell
• Incubate and carry the baby until birth
• Nothing.  She's useless.

What type of macromolecule are restriction enzymes?

• nucleic acid

• carbohydrate

• protein

• lipid

Gene therapy is the attempt to

• fuse cells taken from different species.
• treat disease by changing a patient's DNA.
• determine a baby's sex before birth.
• provide genes to people who have none.

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CRISPR can change DNA in humans and animals.  What did scientists look at to help them create CRISPR?

• Sheep cloning
• Palindromic repeats
• Common Cold
• Bacteria fighting off viruses