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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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

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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Organisms that have had DNA from other organisms inserted into their DNA to produce certain traits are called:

• Plasmids

• Clones

• Transgenic organisms

• Recombinant organisms

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Which technology below would probably be the most important to a person who had diabetes and had to take insulin every day? 

• using recombinant DNA to produce human hormones from bacteria
•  testing parents for genetic disorders before they have children
• engineering fruits and vegetables that resist insects and other pests
• C. developing ways to identify criminals through DNA fingerprinting

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GMO stands for

• Genetically Made Organism
• Growing More Organisms
• Genetically Modified Organism
• Growing Many Organisms

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Based on these results whose blood was found in the blood stain at the crime scene?

• Bob
• Sue
• John
• Lisa

What applications can gel electrophoresis be used for?

• Parental Testing
• Criminal Investigations
• Sequence Endangered Species DNA
• All of the above