Genetic Engineering - Quiz

1. What is genetic engineering?

• Using genetics to improve engineering practices
• Transferring DNA from one organism into another
• Improving our understanding of genetics using engineering
• Splicing together the bodies of two different species

2. Which of these is an example of genetic engineering?

• A new breed of dog created by selecting parents with desirable characteristics
• Resurrection of the woolly mammoth using fossilized DNA
• Using DNA sequencing to identify the people present at a crime scene
• A tomato plant that has genes from a snapdragon plant that allow it to produce antioxidants

4. What is used to cut the chromosome open? Give a one word answer with no period at the end.

5. What is being used to carry the new gene into the bacterial cell?

• A plasmid
• A virus
• A chromosome
• A needle

6. Why are there often delays in bringing GM-foods into the market? Select all possible answers.

• Opposition from ecological groups
• The food market is over-saturated
• GM foods always cost more than unmodified foods
• Farmers and local people may be mistrustful of the GMO

7. A lot of the debate around genetically modified organisms is concerned with whether or not it is morally right or wrong to modify the DNA of organisms. What is the name of this issue?

• An ethical issue
• A philosophical issue
• A hypothetical issue
• A political issue

GMO stands for

• Genetically Made Organism
• Genetically Modified Organism
• Growing More Organisms
• Growing Many Organisms

What is the process of changing a gene to treat a medical disease or disorder?

• Gene Therapy
• Gene Cloning
• Gene Fingerprinting

The purpose of gene therapy is to

• determine the sequence of genes
• cure genetic disorders
• remove mutations from genes