Biotechnology Quiz

What is biotechnology?

• The study of historical biological events

• The use or alteration of cells or biological molecules for specific applications

• The technology used for building electronic circuits

• The science of programming computer software

What was one of the first mammals to be successfully cloned?

• Cow

• Pig

• Sheep

• Mouse

What is removed from the egg cell during the cloning process?

• Egg yolk

• Donor nucleus

• Egg cell nucleus

• Cytoplasm

What is the role of the foster mother in the cloning process?

• Donating the egg cell

• Carrying the embryo

• Providing the donor nucleus

• Fusing the cells

What is the name given to the cloned lamb in this example?

• Molly

• Polly

• Dolly

• Holly

What is PCR based on?

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• RNA transcription

• Lipid metabolism

What is one of the uses of PCR?

• To measure blood sugar levels

• To establish blood relationships

• To determine nutritional deficiencies

• To diagnose heart conditions

What role do restriction enzymes play in the creation of recombinant DNA?

• They clone the gene from donor cells.

• They produce the drug from the cloned DNA.

• They fragment donor DNA and open plasmid DNA.

• They mix donor and plasmid DNA.

What are "Transgenic Organisms"?

• Organisms with a naturally mutated genetic material

• Organisms whose genetic material has been changed by the addition of foreign genes

• Organisms that have been cloned from another organism

• Organisms that have been discovered in foreign ecosystems

What is one of the uses for transgenics in crops?

• Decreases nutrients

• Reduces stress tolerances

• Improves resistance to disease, pests, and herbicides

• Lowers quality and taste