Genetic Engineering

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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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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When DNA is manipulated and moved from one source to another it is known as

• genetic engineering
• electrophoresis
• gene therapy
• GMO

Making changes in the DNA of an organism is

• selective breeding
• artificial selection
• genetic engineering
• genetic transformation

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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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Someone has a wild cat breed with a house cat in order to have a cat that looks wild but is more gentle. This is__.

• Genetic Modification
• Gene Therapy
• Animal Husbandry
• Selective breeding

Parkinson's is a disease that could be potentially cured through_____. 

• Gene Therapy
• Gene Modification
• Selective Breeding
• Animal Husbandry

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