Biotech

What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis?

• helps cut DNA

• count the genes in DNA

• separates DNA based on size

• allows for an exact replicated organism

GMO stands for

• Genetically Modeled Organisms

• Genetically Modified Organism

• I have no idea

Two organisms that are closely related would have

• very similar DNA sequence

• exactly the same DNA sequences

• no proteins in common

• completely different DNA sequence

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According to this data, the unknown bacterial species is most closely related to: 

• Species I

• Species II

• Species III

• Species IV

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Why did scientists edit the genes of bacteria to produce insulin?

• Because the bacteria were diabetic

• Because bacteria have simple DNA that is easier to manipulate, making it easy to produce insulin in a lab

• Because bacteria's complex DNA was perfect for insulin production

• Because insulin has no use outside of a lab setting

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Which of the following is NOT a form of selective breeding?

• GMOs

• Hybridization

• Inbreeding

• Natural Selection

How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in the global climate?

• by changing the types of soil in which the crops are planted

• by developing crops that are resistant to adverse weather

• by rotating the crops within the same field

• by only planting crops in the winter

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Scientists have been able to cause some bacteria to produce insulin. In which area of science would these scientists most likely work?

• biotechnology

• nuclear engineering

• marine biology

• chemistry

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If a company genetically modifies corn to produce an odor that repels insects, which best describes how the corn was modified?

• by crop rotation techniques

• by chemical exposure

• by harvesting at different times

• by techniques used in biotechnology

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What is involved in creating genetically modified bacteria?

• allowing them to reproduce freely

• changing their food source

• using biotechnology techniques

• growing them on selected plants