Biotechnology Review

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

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

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

What is the name of the international effort to sequence a human's DNA sequence?

• The Gene Sequencing Project

• The DNA Fingerprinting Project

• The Nuremberg Trials

• The Human Genome Project

Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

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Why did scientists edit the genes of bacteria to produce insulin?

• Because the bacteria were diabetic

• Because bacteria have simple DNA that is easier to manipulate, making it easy to produce insulin in a lab

• Because bacteria's complex DNA was perfect for insulin production

• Because insulin has no use outside of a lab setting

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Bacterial DNA is _________ than human DNA

• More simple

• Less simple

• uglier

• deadlier

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

A company that creates hair dye would most likely employ a bio-technician for which job?

• researching trends

• developing new colors

• creating cost effective packaging

• developing a product that will be safe for consumers

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Which is a career that would use microorganisms to remove pollutants from water?

• medical specialist

• DNA fingerprint specialist

• Environmental Protection Agency specialist

• Center for Disease Control

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Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

• medicine and agriculture

• construction and engineering

• water treatment and electricity generation

• communication and information technology

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