Genetic engineering AQA GCSE

Which of the following could be used as a vector for a human gene?

• Bacterial Plasmid

• Bacteria

• A mitochondria

• mRNA

"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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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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

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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NGSS.MS-LS4-5

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Corn and rice are two of these most genetically modified crops in the US.

• true
• false

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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

• genetic engineering
• electrophoresis
• gene therapy
• GMO

Genetic engineering has been used to produce

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

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NGSS.MS-LS4-5

Which is used to cut DNA molecules at specific points?

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