DNA Technology

What DNA technology makes millions of copies of a segment of DNA?

• Gel electrophoresis

• PCR Amplification

• Genetic Engineering

• Cloning

Which suspect is likely guilty?

• Suspect #1

• Suspect #2

• Suspect #3

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This is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

Which two bear species are most closely related?

• Bear 1 and Bear 2

• Bear 1 and Bear 3

• Bear 2 and Bear 3

• There’s no way to tell

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​ (a)   is a molecular technology that is primarily used for amplifying specific DNA sequences.

• Polymerase Chain Reaction PCR

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

PCR technology is based on the use of ​ (a)  

• DNA polymerase

• RNA polymerase

• Ligase enzyme

• Restriction enzymes

A scientist studying the results of a DNA gel electrophoresis from four different species. What kind of information can the scientist determine from the test?

• How closely related the species are

• Which species are carnivorous

• How different species live

• What is the common ancestor for the species

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Which of the following individuals is most related to John according to the results of the DNA fingerprinting analysis shown below?

• Ann

• Mark

• Jen

• Alex

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In molecular biology experiments, gel electrophoresis is primarily used for -

• Amplifying DNA sequences

• Cutting DNA at specific sites

• Separating DNA fragments based on size

• Introducing foreign DNA into a host organism

Genetic engineering practices involve...

• Analyzing DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis

• Cloning genes using PCR

• Manipulating the genetic material of organisms

• Determining the sequence of DNA bases

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