Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Quiz

What is the purpose of genetic engineering in an organism?

• To produce new combination of genes

• To decrease the lifespan of the organism

• To increase the size of the organism

• To change the color of the organism

What is a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)?

• Organisms that contain recombinant DNA

• Organisms that are microscopic

• Organisms that are naturally occurring

• Organisms that are extinct

What is the main advantage of genetically modified food (GMF)?

• Increase the cost of food production

• Reduce problems of crops related to pests

• Decrease the nutritional value of crops

• Increase the usage of pesticides

What is the purpose of gene therapy?

• To increase height

• To improve memory

• To change eye color

• To treat or prevent genetic diseases

What is the role of Alcanivorax borkumensis in bioremediation?

• Used to reduce plant growth

• Used to harm the environment

• Used to increase pollution

• Used to treat oil contamination

What is the main contribution of biotechnology in the field of agriculture?

• Reduce food production

• Produce the best livestock and crop breeds

• Decrease the use of technology

• Increase pollution

What is the main application of DNA profiling in forensic science?

• Identify historical events

• Identify weather patterns

• Identify plant species

• Identify criminals based on DNA

What is the significance of Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) in gene therapy?

• Used to edit genome during gene therapy

• Used to edit videos

• Used to edit music

• Used to edit photos

What is the effect of Bt crops on pests?

• Make pests resistant

• Have no effect on pests

• Increase the population of pests

• Affect the digestive system of the pest and kills it

What is the main advantage of using biotechnology in medicine?

• Can modify the genetic contents of an individual

• Cause specific diseases

• Increase the risk of mental disease

• Prevent inherited diseases