Biotechnology

A lab technique used in crime fighting to prove a suspects innocence or guilt is known as:

• genetic engineering
• PCR
• electrophoresis
• gene therapy

Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

DNA fingerprinting works because

• Most genes are dominant
• All organisms contain RNA
• The most important genes are different among most people
• No two people, except identical twins, have exactly the same DNA 

The process of changing the genetic material of a living organism 

• Genetic Modification
• Taxonomy
• Adapting
• Bioremediation

What is recombinant DNA?

• Adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another
• DNA which has been changed over generations by natural selection
• DNA that causes genetic disorders
• DNA that has been sequenced

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

Which suspect left the blood stain?

• Bob

• Sue

• John

• Lisa

Which of the following would be an example of gene therapy technology?

• development of a nasal spray that contains copies of the normal gene that is defective in person with cystic fibrosis
• cutting DNA into fragments with restriction enzymes
• modifying E. coli to produce indigo dye for coloring denim blue jeans
• separation DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis

___________ changes the genetic material of a living organism.

• Crossbreeding 
• Genetic Modification 
• Bioremediation
• Genome

DNA is recovered from a suspected dead soldier.  Which Parents are the likely parents of the soldier?

• Parents C and D
• Parents E and F
• Parents A and B
• Parents G and H