Biotechnology

What is the genetic material found in cells that contain the code of life, usually called DNA?

• A trait
• A mutation
• chromosome
• Deoxyribonucleic acid

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When humans use biological processes to solve a problem, they are using______.

• biochemistry
• biotechnology
• molecular biology
• gene therapy

Specific areas of DNA that code for certain traits are called _________.

• genes
• mutations
• enzymes
• cells

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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 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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What does transgenic mean?

• An organism that can change its genes at will

• A stem cell that can differentiate into anything

• An organism that has had another species' DNA put in it

• A bacteria that reproduces asexually

Which of the following is the process of using technology to create or modify living things?

• Biotechnology

• Replication

• Transcription

• Translation

A woman has a baby and she believes one of two men could be the father of her child. A paternity test is done using gel electrophoresis to create a DNA Fingerprint for each individual involved. Which of the two men are the baby's father?

• A. Dad #1

• B. Dad #2

• C. Neither dad #1 or #2

• D. Not enough information given

Answer explanation

Dad #2 has four matching bands as compared to Dad # 1 with only two matching bands.

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____ is an application of the human genome project that involves the insertion of normal genes into cells with defective genes in order to correct genetic disorders.

• gene gun
• gene mapping
• gene linkage
• gene therapy