Mutations & Biotechnology Review

What is used to cut specific strands of DNA out for use in other organisms?

• Scissors

• Restriction Enzymes

• Mutations

• None of the Above

Which of the following is an example of a beneficial use for transgenic organisms?

• Creating Insulin for Diabetics

• Vaccine Production

• Creating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

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What is the first step in creating a transgenic organism?

• Human gene is introduced and aligns in the plasmid

• The bacteria with the gene reproduces to make more of the needed gene

• The plasmid is cut using a restriction enzyme

• The new gene is glued into the plasmid by DNA Ligase

What initiative mapped out every gene on every chromosome in human cells?

• Human Experiment Project

• Human Chromosome Project

• Human Genome Project

• Chromosomal Genome Project

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 of the following best describes PCR?

• Restriction Enzyme Creator

• Runs Gel Electrophoresis Plates

• Source of DNA

• Copy Machine for DNA

Which individual is the father of the child?

• Male 1

• Male 2

• Male 3

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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

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Any change in the sequence of DNA is...

• transgenic shift
• Single Genotype
• Monohybrid Trait
• Mutation

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