Genetic Engineering Quiz

The process of manipulating an organism's DNA for the benefit of humankind and society is called...

• chemical engineering

• civil engineering

• genetic engineering

• electrical engineering

Which is used to cut DNA molecules at specific points?

• gel electrophoresis
• PCR analysis
• a restriction enzyme
• recombinant DNA

Procedure used to separate and analyze DNA fragments by placing a mixture of DNA fragments at one end of a porous gel and applying an electrical voltage to the gel

• gel electrophoresis
• selective breeding
• hybridization
• blood typing

A tool used by forensic biologists to identify a person using DNA is called...

• DNA fingerprinting

• PCR

• gene therapy

• cloning

Selective breeding is...

• a process to create an organism with desired traits from parents with those desired traits

• natural method of producing offspring with desired traits

• creating a new species

• making organisms reproduce during times of stress

GMO foods look and taste the same as traditional foods and crops. The only difference is that GMO food has

• fewer calories.

• the addition of specific minerals.

• genes with traits that improve something about the plant.

• a better chance of surviving a frost during the growing season.

Advantages of genetically modified crops include(s)

• insect resistance
• drought/freeze resistance
• higher yield
• all of these are reasons for using GMOs

What is the first cloned mammal?

• goat

• cat

• sheep

• cow

Use the following table to answer the next question. A family visited a dog breeder and requested a puppy that had short fur and was friendly and lovable.  Which dogs should the breeder select to be the parents of the requested puppy?

• 1 and 2
• 2 and 3
• 1 and 4
• 2 and 4

• A

• B

• C

• D