Amoeba Sisters Genetic Engineering Video Questions

What organism's gene was given to bacteria to make them glow under UV light?

• Human

• Mouse

• Yeast

• Jellyfish

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What is the process called where a cell can take up DNA from their environment?

• Transcription

• Transformation

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

What is the main purpose of insulin in the human body?

• To break down fats

• To promote growth

• To help cells get glucose

• To fight infections

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What is a plasmid?

• A circular piece of DNA in bacteria

• A human hormone

• A protein that cuts DNA

• A type of virus

Which enzyme is used to cut a specific spot in the plasmid for gene insertion?

• Helicase

• Restriction enzyme

• Polymerase

• Ligase

What is recombinant DNA?

• DNA that can transform into RNA

• DNA that codes for proteins only

• DNA made up of sequences from different sources

• DNA that replicates on its own

What is a transgenic organism?

• An organism that is cloned

• An organism without genetic modifications

• An organism that can produce light

• An organism with DNA from another species

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What is the role of CRISPR-Cas9 in genetic engineering?

• To create DNA

• To destroy DNA

• To edit DNA

• To replicate DNA

What is one application of genetic engineering in agriculture?

• Developing plants that produce meat

• Increasing the size of fruits only

• Making plants glow in the dark

• Creating crops resistant to pests

What ethical considerations must be examined in genetic engineering?

• Animal welfare and ecological concerns

• Color variations in plants

• The flavor of genetically modified foods

• The speed of plant growth

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