Interim Review - Biology

Which of the following is used to cut DNA from organisms?

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Restriction Enzymes

• Karyotypes

• Haplotypes

A DNA molecule produced by combining DNA from different sources is called?

• Mutant DNA

• Polyploid DNA

• Diploid DNA

• Recombinant DNA

Two llamas are produced with the exact same DNA in a science lab. What is this known as?

• Stem Cell Therapy

• Genetically Modified Organisms

• Cloning

• Gene Therapy

When genes from one organism are inserted into the genes of another organism that is know as...

• Stem Cell Therapy

• Genetic Engineering

• Cloning

• Selective Breeding

If scientists engineer the DNA of tomatoes to make them survive in cold temperatures, what do type of technology do those tomatoes become?

• Human Genome Project

• Genetically Modified Organisms

• Punnett Squares

• Gene Therapy

Which type of cell can become any type of cells? (also known as a "blank" cell)

• Adult stem cells

• Ovum cell

• Embryonic stem cells

• Heart cell

In what way is biotechnology useful to law enforcement agencies such as the police or FBI?

• It can help identify who was present at the scene of a crime.

• It can help undercover officers disguise themselves.

• It might help determine who might be the victime of a future crime.

• It can help determine who is most likely to become a criminal in the future.

How can agricultural biotechnology have a positive impact on the environment?

• By developing crops that are pest resistant requiring fewer pesticides to be used. 

• planting crops in shaded areas.

• Harvesting crops that have thick stems and leaves.

• water crops with a recycled irrigation system.

How can using genetically engineered crops impact North Carolina’s economy?

• Improve quality of farm equipment.

• Decreased availability of productive land.

• Decreased food production and more debt for farmers.

• Increased food production and income for the farmers.

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

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting