Mutations and Biotechnology Review

What is the special technology developed to help detectives and forensic specialists distinguish between the DNA of every individual?

• DNA Indentification

• RNA Fingerprinting

• RNA Identification

• DNA Fingerprinting

Which individual is the father of the child?

• Male 1

• Male 2

• Male 3

Which of the following BEST describes a GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)?

• An organism resulting from an intentional manipulation of genetic information

• An organism resulting from breeding two organisms of different species

• An organism resulting from breeding two organisms of the same species

• None of the Above

Which of the following is an example of biotechnology in medicine?

• Cloning

• Genetic Screening

• Gene therapy

• HeLa cells

• All of the Above

Which of the following is an example of uses for gene therapy?

• Preventing diseases and other genetic conditions

• Replacing mutated cells

• Virus therapy for mutated cells

• All of the Above

In which ways can genetic engineering improve crops

• Make them pest or drought resistant

• Make them more nutritious

• Make them larger

• All answers are correct

Humans with genetic diseases can have a gene inserted into their body using a virus. This is called:

• Gene therapy

• Cloning

• DNA fingerprinting

Gel electrophoresis enables scientists to

• separate DNA fragments.
• combine DNA fragments.
• count the genes in DNA.
• insert DNA in cells.

A clone can be BEST thought of as a(n)  _____ created in the lab. 

• identical twin
• GMO
• science fiction experiment

What is the first cloned mammal?

• goat

• cat

• sheep

• cow