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Genetic Engineering and Selective Breeding

Genetic Engineering and Selective Breeding

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The vodcast explores advances in genetics, focusing on genetic engineering and selective breeding. It delves into recombinant DNA, explaining how it allows for the production of human insulin using bacteria, making it more efficient and cost-effective. The vodcast also covers gene transfer, highlighting its potential in treating genetic disorders like cystic fibrosis and cancer. Finally, it discusses selective breeding, illustrating how desired traits in crops and animals are achieved through careful selection and breeding practices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main topics discussed in the vodcast on advances in genetics?

Selective breeding and gene therapy

Recombinant DNA and gene therapy

Genetic engineering and selective breeding

Insulin production and gene transfer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organism has been genetically modified to produce spider silk?

Cattle

Fish

Goats

Bacteria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Before recombinant DNA technology, how was insulin primarily obtained?

Extracted from plants

Synthesized chemically

Produced by bacteria

Extracted from pigs and cattle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the process of creating recombinant DNA for insulin production?

Splicing a section out of the DNA loop

Extracting a DNA loop from bacteria

Inserting the human insulin gene into a virus

Recombining human DNA with bacterial DNA

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of gene transfer in genetic engineering?

To produce insulin

To create new species

To enhance plant growth

To replace damaged DNA

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which genetic disorder is mentioned as a potential target for gene therapy?

Alzheimer's disease

Cystic fibrosis

Diabetes

Dwarfism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between genetic engineering and selective breeding?

Genetic engineering is used only in plants

Selective breeding requires laboratory equipment

Genetic engineering involves DNA splicing, while selective breeding does not

Selective breeding is faster than genetic engineering

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