Biotechnology Practice

This is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

This is the practice of cutting DNA and separating it by the size of the pieces

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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This is the practice of choosing individuals of a species to mate based on their desirable characteristics

• Bacterial recombination

• Natural selection

• Genetic modification

• Selective breeding

During gel electrophoresis, the _______ pieces of DNA move farthest down the gel

• lightest

• heaviest

• ugliest

• deadliest

Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?

• agriculture

• automobile

• media

• none of the above

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Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?

• finding evidence of crimes

• making new medicines to cure sicknesses

• discovering the cause of hereditary diseases

• breeding better varieties of crops and livestock

Which technique would most likely be used by forensic scientists?

• gene cloning
• gene therapy
• DNA fingerprinting
• karyotyping

What do all organisms have in common?

• They use DNA and RNA to pass on information.
• They are all eukaryotes.
• They are all prokaryotes.
• They are genetically identical.

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