Summer School Biology - CH 9 - Section II Quiz

In genetic engineering; the carrier of genetic material is known as the ___________.

• recombinant DNA

• enzyme

• plasmid

• vector

Small, circular pieces of DNA within bacteria are called what?

• vectors

• genetic engineers

• plasmids

• ciones

The use of special biochemical techniques to modify genes is called _________.

• cross breeding

• technical engineering

• genetic engineering

• outbreeding

Which term describes a genetic engineering technique that allows the sequencing of DNA bases?

• gel electrophoresis

• transcription

• gene splicing

• DNA marker

Recombinant DNA is a combination of DNA from ___________.

• different genes of the same organisms

• different orgaisms

• bacteria

• viral material

What are the most common organisms used for genetic engineering?

• sheep

• monkeys

• bacteria

• humans

Which of the following is not a use for transgenic organisms?

• processing sewage

• cleaning up toxic waste dumps

• sterilizing cattle

• making fuel oil from plants

What do genetic engineers use to cut DNA at a specific series of base pairs?

• restriction enzymes

• proteins

• insulin

• DNA polymerase

What term describes a genetically engineered tomato that ripens slowly?

• outbreed tomato

• transgenic tomato

• tomato plasmid

• regenerated tomato

What part of a bacteria cell is useful for Genetic Engineers?

• flagella

• pili

• plasmids

• endospores