Test: Biotechnology Regents

Which of the following best describes a gene?

• A section of DNA

• A bundle of DNA

• Every cell in your body has 23 pairs of genes

• All of the genetic material in your cells

Which of the following best describes "genome"?

• A section of DNA

• A bundle of DNA

• Every cell in your body has 23 pairs of genes

• All of the genetic material in an organism

Which of the following describes "plasmid?"

• Circular DNA

• Linear DNA

• DNA that is only found in eukaryotic cells

• Sections of DNA

Besides the nucleus, which other organelle in your cell has DNA in it?

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

• Ribosomes

• Lysosomes

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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

Which of the following best describes a "vector?"

• An organism that carries something

• A microscopic "agent" that causes an infection

• A type of cell in your body that carries viruses

• A type of protein in your body associated with viruses

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following best describes "stem cells?"

• A cell without a job

• A cell with a specific job in your body

• A cell that can turn into ANY type of cell in your body

• A cell that has procured a viral infection

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Which of the following best describes "gel electrophoresis?"

• A tool for separating chunks of DNA

• A tool for editing someone's genes

• A tool for adding genes from a new species into an organism's DNA

• Copying DNA to make an identical organism

Which of the following might scientists use gel electrophoresis for?

• Solve crimes

• Edit diseased genes

• Replace diseased cells

• Identify fathers

• Determine how related 2 species are

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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