Genetic Engineering Amoeba Sisters

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

• Jellyfish

• Human

• Frog

• Firefly

What is the process called when bacteria take up DNA from their environment?

• Transformation

• Meiosis

• Transcription

• Mitosis

What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

• To transcribe DNA into RNA

• To replicate DNA

• To cut DNA at specific sites

• To join DNA fragments

What is recombinant DNA?

• DNA that codes for insulin only

• DNA that can transform any cell type

• DNA that replicates rapidly

• DNA that contains sequences from different sources

How can bacteria produce human insulin?

• By being exposed to UV light

• By undergoing mitosis

• By taking up the human insulin gene

• By consuming glucose

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Which of the following is considered a vector in genetic engineering?

• Ligase

• Plasmid

• Insulin

• Glucose

What is a transgenic organism?

• An organism that can produce insulin

• An organism with genetic material from another organism

• An organism that is resistant to all diseases

• An organism with a transformed nucleus

What is CRISPR-Cas9 used for?

• To increase the size of bacterial colonies

• To transform bacteria into insulin producers

• To replicate DNA sequences rapidly

• To cut DNA at specific sites for gene editing

What is one application of genetic engineering in agriculture?

• Creating crops resistant to pests

• Increasing the size of all fruits

• Eliminating the need for soil

• Producing plants that can walk

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What ethical considerations must be examined in genetic engineering?

• Color of the engineered organisms

• The height of genetically modified plants

• Animal welfare and ecological concerns

• The speed of genetic modifications

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