Biotechnology Alt Quiz

Which of the following best explains why DNA fingerprints can be used to identify an individual, such as from a crime scene sample?

• Each individual has a unique DNA sequence, with the exception of identical twins

• DNA from 2 different species can be combined using restriction enzymes

• DNA is inherited from both maternal and paternal parents

• DNA is used to make proteins during protein synthesis

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According to the gel electrophoresis results, which suspect left DNA at the crime scene?

• Suspect A

• Suspect B

• Both Suspects

• Neither Suspect

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Genetic engineering means

• Leaving DNA alone - it wasn't meant to be messed with

• Separating DNA using electricity in a gel electrophoresis

• Modifying DNA by adding or removing genes

• Making identical copies of DNA to use in tests

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A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) or transgenic organism is best described as

• A clone

• An organism that contains foreign DNA

• An unmodified bacterial cell

• A gel electrophoresis

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The MOST COMMON protein produced by transgenic organisms is

• Amino Acids

• Antibodies

• Hemoglobin

• Insulin

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Which is one reason scientists produce transgenic organisms/GMOs?

• to create new species of organisms

• to control microorganisms in the soil

• to treat certain types of diseases

• to prevent habitats from being destroyed

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Which is a step in the process of producing transgenic bacteria?

• A human gene is inserted into a bacterial plasmid.

• A plasmid is used to replace a faulty gene in a human cell.

• A chain of bacterial amino acids is inserted into human DNA.

• A mutation is produced in a bacterial cell

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Which of the following technologies best describes the process of replacing a defective gene with a functioning gene using genetic engineering?

• stem cell research

• cloning

• gel electrophoresis

• gene therapy

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Which is the best example of how transgenic organisms are used to improve health?

• producing rice that contains vitamin A

• synthesizing bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics

• creating crops that have genes that resist weed-killing chemicals

• engineering livestock that possess extra copies of growth hormone genes

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Cloning produces organism that are

• genetically different from the original organism

• genetically transformed from the original organism

• genetically superior to the original organism

• genetically identical to the original organism

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