Genetic Engineering Quiz

What do we make using restriction enzymes?

• DNA ligase

• Plasmids

• Restriction fragments

• Vectors

What is the purpose of DNA ligase?

• To cut DNA strands

• To join DNA fragments

• To replicate plasmids

• To carry genes into cells

What is the process of manipulating genes and genomes called?

• Cloning

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Sequencing

• Gene Therapy

What are plasmids?

• Large DNA molecules

• Small circular DNA molecules

• RNA molecules

• Protein molecules

Where are plasmids found?

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Plants

• Animals

What do restriction enzymes do?

• Replicate DNA

• Cut strands of DNA

• Join DNA fragments

• Carry genes into cells

What is recombinant DNA?

• DNA that is naturally occurring

• DNA that has been artificially made

• DNA that is only found in bacteria

• DNA that is used for cloning

What is an example of recombinant DNA?

• Human gene inserted into E.coli

• Bacterial chromosome

• Viral RNA

• Plant DNA

What is a vector in genetic engineering?

• A type of enzyme

• An agent used to carry the gene of interest into another cell

• A type of DNA fragment

• A bacterial chromosome

Which of the following can be a vector?

• Enzymes

• Plasmids

• Proteins

• Lipids