Vocabulary Matching Quiz

Mr. and Mrs. Smith have just brought home a new bundle of joy from the hospital. However, when they arrived home, they noticed that the foot bracelet on the baby’s ankle read a different last name. To be sure that they had the right baby, they requested a DNA profile. Analyze and interpret the data below. Did a mix-up occur at this hospital? Justify your answer by referring to the relationship of the alleles.

• Yes, a mix-up occurred. The alleles on the baby’s DNA profile do not match those of the parents. The baby has alleles that are not found in either of the parents, indicating a possible switch.

• No, a mix-up did not occur. The baby’s DNA profile matches the alleles of both parents. The baby inherited alleles from both Mr. and Mrs. Smith, showing that the baby is indeed theirs.

• Yes, a mix-up occurred. The DNA profile indicates that the baby shares more alleles with the other family than with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, meaning there was an accidental switch.

• No, a mix-up did not occur. Although the baby’s last name is different, the DNA profile confirms that the baby shares both maternal and paternal alleles consistent with Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

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Scientists hypothesize that genetically engineering salmon to increase their size and rate of growth can help meet human demands for protein where salmon are the main source of meat. Which of the following concerns should scientists consider before releasing the salmon into the wild? (Select all that apply)

• Disruption of the natural food chain

• Positive impact on ecosystem diversity

• Competition with wild salmon populations

• Risk of increased disease transmission

• Potential for genetic contamination of wild salmon populations

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What is the major benefit of using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture?

• Increased resistance to disease

• Higher crop yields

• Reduced environmental pollution

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of genetic engineering in agriculture?

• DNA fingerprinting to identify criminals.

• Stem cell therapy for tissue regeneration.

• Recombinant DNA to create pest-resistant crops.

• Gene therapy to treat genetic disorders.

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What is the ethical concern with gene therapy in humans?

• The possibility of creating "designer babies, eliminating certain human traits.

• It could lead to overpopulation

• It might cause plants to become resistant to pests.

• There are no ethical concerns

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What type of data is most commonly used in DNA fingerprinting?

• The sequence of the entire human genome.

• Patterns of genetic markers that vary between individuals.

• The location of genes in chromosomes.

• Protein structure analysis.

What is the definition of Bioethics?

• Regulating ethical or moral principles in laboratory and medical settings.

• Similar to genetic modification

  Changing the genetic makeup of an organism using laboratory techniques

• A way to analyze an organism’s genetic makeup and produce a match.

• the order of bases for all the genes in the human DNA

what is Biotechnology?

• Humans deciding what plant or animal traits they want in a future offspring

• DNA from environment can be combined with DNA of a host to make new recombinant DNA in the host organism.

• Technology created using biology and engineering to solve problems

• A group of genetically identical cells or organisms.

what is Genetic Modification?

• he complete set of DNA or RNA in an organism, which contains all the information required for the organism to develop and function.

• Regulating ethical or moral principles in laboratory and medical settings.

• Similar to genetic modification

  Changing the genetic makeup of an organism using laboratory techniques

• Humans deciding what plant or animal traits they want in a future offspring