In Vivo Cloning and DNA Fingerprinting

Molecule that copies the DNA code and brings it to the ribosome

• mRNA

• tRNA

• DNA

Which of the following occur during DNA Fingerprinting?

Choose all correct answers.

• the DNA is extracted from cells

• DNA is cut into pieces with special enzymes

• DNA from one organism is inserted into the DNA of another

• chromosomes are counted

Guanine bonds with ______________.

• adenine

• guanine

• cytosine

• thymine

What is the function of a restriction enzyme?

• to control the movement of proteins into a cell

• to regulate blood sugar levels

• to produce hormones that regulate digestion

• to cut DNA at a specific nucleotide sequence

Comparing DNA samples to match crime suspects or paternity

• cloning

• genetic engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

• genome

Based on these results whose blood was found in the blood stain at the crime scene?

• Bob
• Sue
• John
• Lisa

Intentional manipulating of genes

• DNA Fingerprinting

• Genetic Engineering

• mutagen

• cloning

Recombinant DNA is

• any combination of DNA from 2 or more organisms

• used in the mapping of the human genome project

• the process of separating DNA based on size

• DNA which contains small fragments of RNA

Which would be a desirable trait scientists may want to create in a transgenic plant?

• the ability to resist insects

• the ability to grow less fruit

• the ability to change color in the winter

• the ability to use a lot of water

Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4