Biotechnology

What is recombinant DNA?

• DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.

• DNA that is naturally occurring in a single organism.

• DNA that has been modified to enhance its natural functions.

• DNA that is used exclusively in cloning processes.

What is a restriction enzyme?

• A protein that cuts DNA at specific sequences, essential for creating recombinant DNA.

• A type of enzyme that synthesizes RNA from a DNA template.

• An enzyme that repairs damaged DNA strands.

• A protein that binds to DNA and prevents transcription.

What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

• Organisms that have been bred for specific traits through traditional methods.

• Organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

• Organisms that are completely synthetic and do not exist in nature.

• Organisms that have been exposed to radiation to induce mutations.

What is synthetic biology?

• A field focused on the study of animal behavior.

• An interdisciplinary branch of biology and engineering that involves designing and constructing new biological parts, devices, and systems.

• A method for cloning plants and animals.

• A technique used in traditional agriculture to enhance crop yield.

What is genetically engineered into crop plants for better yield?

• Resistance to herbicides

• Increased water retention

• Higher sugar content

• Faster growth rate

What is genetic engineering?

• The process of creating new species through natural selection.

• The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

• A method of breeding plants and animals for desired traits.

• The study of genetic variations in populations.

How is recombinant DNA created?

• Recombinant DNA is created by cutting a gene and a plasmid with the same restriction enzyme and then inserting the gene into the plasmid.

• Recombinant DNA is formed by combining two different plasmids without any restriction enzymes.

• Recombinant DNA is synthesized by using only synthetic DNA sequences without any natural genes.

• Recombinant DNA is created by inserting a gene into a viral vector without any modification.

What is CRISPR technology?

• A method for cloning organisms

• A revolutionary gene-editing technology that allows for precise modifications to DNA in living organisms.

• A technique for DNA sequencing

• A process for creating genetically modified organisms without editing their DNA.

What is the purpose of gene therapy?

• To treat or prevent diseases by inserting, altering, or removing genes within an individual's cells.

• To enhance physical performance in athletes.

• To create genetically modified organisms for agriculture.

• To replace all damaged cells in the body with new ones.

What is the significance of the Human Genome Project?

• It was a project to sequence and map all the genes of the human species, providing a foundation for understanding genetic diseases.

• It aimed to create a database of all human diseases and their treatments.

• It focused on the ethical implications of genetic research and its impact on society.

• It was a collaborative effort to develop new technologies for gene editing.