Genetic Engineering

A clone is 

• recombinant DNA
• a transgenic organsim
• plasmid
• genetically identical 

What term is used to express creating an identical copy of a gene or organism?

• hybridization
• inbreeding 
• cloning 
• gene splicing 

Advantages of genetically modified crops include(s)

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

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"transgenic" refers to an animal that:

• Has DNA from another organism spliced into its genome

• Has undergone DNA modification

• Has unique genes for its species

A circular piece of DNA, found in bacteria, is called:

• A plasmid

• mRNA

• Ribosome

• Nucleotide

Which term refers to a farmer choosing the best corn from this year to plant next year?

• natural selection
• selective breeding
• genetic engineering
• genetic transformation

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Which is used to cut DNA molecules at specific points?

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

A molecule containing DNA from two different organisms is called

• a plasmid.
• a polyploid.
• a hybrid organism.
• recombinant DNA.

Restriction Enzymes are . . . 

• proteins
• DNA
• fats
• carbohydrates

Which of the following are benefits of cloning?

• Can be used to increase numbers of animals with a desired characteristic.
• Could be used to save animals from extinction.
• Development of cloned animals that have been genetically modified to produce valuable proteins in milk.
• All of the above