
Genetic Technologies
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which of the following statements is true of all genetically engineered organisms?
They have a genome that is identical to their parents’ genome.
They are made using half the genomes of two different species
They contain genes transferred from another organism.
They are produced by breeding only the individuals with desired traits
2.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Genetic technologies are in the news now almost every day. Scientists, engineers, animal breeders, farmers, doctors, and police use genetic techniques to answer questions, grow food, prevent illness, and solve crimes. Read each sentence in the right column that describes a problem that can be solved with genetic technology. Then draw lines to match each genetic technology in the left column with an example of a problem it can solve in the right column
Groups:
(a) Organism Cloning
,
(b) Genetic Engineering
,
(c) Gene Therapy
,
(d) Artificial Selection
Scientists transfer a fluorescent gene from a jellyfish into a fish to study chemicals in bodies
A racehorse owner wants to make an exact copy of his champion horse.
A child is born with a faulty gene that causes a serious disease.
Scientist want to breed larger cows for larger quantities of meat.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When an organism is genetically engineered, what occurs?
the genome is identical to their parents'
they are made using half the genomes of two different species
the organism contains genes that were transferred from another organism
they are produced by breeding only the individuals with desired traits.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What is gene therapy?
A process in which modern geneticists can transfer a gene from the DNA of one organism into another.
A process of changing a gene to treat a medical disease or disorder.
A process of creating clones with the same genes as the organism from which they were produced.
A process of selectively breeding organisms with desired traits.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to page 14, list the terms in the order they appear in the passage.
inbreeding
cloning
nuclear transplant
gene splicing
gene theray
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What are some concerns about genetic information and DNA use?
The impact it could have on human health and the environment in the future.
The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food supply.
Who can access DNA information and how it will be used.
All of the above.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which of the following can be a negative effect of cloning fruits and vegetables?
The ability to produce a large amount quickly
Producing products with the same qualities
Not much variation for the organism to survive diseases
The taste is not the same
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
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