Biotechnology Review

What do we call the protein produced by a genetically altered sequence of DNA

• Recombinant protein

• Recombinant DNA

• Recombinant apple sauce

• GMO

A gene transferred from one organism to another can function

• True

• False

Which of the following terms refers to organisms whose genome has been modified for the benefit of humans.

• Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)

• Gene therapy

• Gene sequencing

• genome

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

Making changes in the DNA of an organism is

• selective breeding
• artificial selection
• genetic engineering
• genetic transformation

Issues that refer to people’s moral values or the code of conduct by which they live

• Social issues

• Legal issues

• Cultural issues

• Ethical issues

Which technique involves the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology?

• Cross-breeding

• Genetic engineering

• Photosynthesis

• Natural selection

The application of technological process, invention, or method of living organisms.

• Biotechnology

• Hybridization

• Biology

• Selective Breeding

Which one is the benefit of genetically modified organisms(GMO)?

• more delicious than organic

• possible allergic reactions

• increased yields (make more)

• unknown consequences

What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

• To bind proteins to DNA

• To synthesize new DNA strands

• To replicate RNA molecules

• To cut DNA at specific sequences