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WorksheetsBiotech CTE Assessment
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 29mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the purpose of PCR?
a)
To amplify sections of DNA for testing
b)
To cut DNA into pieces
c)
To study the human genome
d)
To replicate proteins
2.
Which best explains the limited success of plasmid uptake by bacteria?
a)
Bacteria may take up the DNA but never express it.
b)
Bacteria die upon the uptake of foreign DNA
c)
Foreign DNA causes bacteria to undergo aptopsis
d)
Buffer solutions denature DNA before uptake occurs
3.
Which best describes recombinant DNA?
a)
Genes are taken from one organism and inserted in another to direct the production of a protein
b)
DNA that has been deactivated by enzymes
c)
DNA found in organelles other than the nucleus
d)
Genes developed when an egg and sperm fuse to form a zygote
4.
Which process can alter a plant to become resistant to pests?
a)
recombinant DNA
b)
cloning
c)
gel elctrophoresis
d)
stem cell differentiation
5.
During the process of gel electrophoresis, molecules are separated as they are pulled by an electric current through a molecular filter. Which best describes how molecules are separated?
a)
precisely by both size and charge
b)
approximately by size and charge
c)
by size only
d)
by charge only
6.
Which describes the application of DNA technology that takes undifferentiated cells and treats a wide variety of diseases?
a)
stem cell research
b)
cloning
c)
Human Genome Project
d)
genetically modified organisms
7.
Which could be a benefit of stem cell research?
a)
stem cells can help to regrow damaged vital tissue
b)
stem cells are only found in human embryos
c)
there is little ethical debate on the topic of stem cell research
d)
other countries have already begun research using human stem cells
8.
For which aspect is DNA profiling most useful?
a)
to determine the presence of a defective gene in an individuals genome
b)
to determine the nitrogenous bases
c)
to identify the organic molecules making up nucleic acids
d)
to identify the sequence of sugars and phosphates in nucleic acids
9.
A scientist removed the nucleus from 2 different mice egg cells. The nucleus from one was placed in the denucleated cell from the other. The cell was stimulated to begin dividing and the resultant embryo was placed into a surrogate mouse until birth. The offspring is genetically identical to the egg nucleus donor. This concept describes...
a)
cloning
b)
surrogacy
c)
recombinant DNA
d)
in vitro fertilization
10.
Which recently developed technology has been used in determining the history of human ancestry?
a)
DNA sequencing
b)
fossil record
c)
sonar imaging equipment
d)
scanning electron microscope
11.
Why do the fragments of DNA in gel electrophoresis travel away from the negative electrode?
a)
DNA is negatively charged
b)
DNA is positively charged
c)
the agarose gel in negatively charged
d)
the agarose gel is positively charged
12.
Which is the primary purpose of using restriction enzymes in gel electrophoresis?
a)
It allows the strands of DNA to be cut into various lengths for testing
b)
It restricts the number of base pairs that can be tested in a sample
c)
It makes the testing simpler by moving the strands into the gel faster
d)
It charges the DNA strands
13.
A genome gives scientists the sequence of nucleotides in a species. Which must scientists do to make the genomic information useful?
a)
Separate coding from non-coding sequences, then determine their function
b)
insert new nucleotides to test the durability of DNA
c)
transcribe the DNA with new information using gene therapy
d)
sell the information to companies to make the project profitable
14.
Scientists uncover the remains of a rodent-like creature. They compare its skeleton to various rodents, but need further proof that it is a part of the rodent family. What other evidence would they most likely rely upon?
a)
DNA comparision
b)
a karyotype
c)
diet comparison
d)
the flora and fauna of its habitat
15.
What was the Human Genome Project specifically trying to find?
a)
the nucleotide sequences
b)
polymerase chains
c)
a single nucleotide
d)
forms of resistant DNA
16.
Restriction enzymes
a)
have sticky ends
b)
cut DNA molecules
c)
work only on bacterial DNA
d)
always break DNA between G and A
17.
A small ring of DNA separate from the main chromosome is called
a)
plasmid
b)
recombinant DNA
c)
sticky end
d)
barr body
18.
Sticky ends are
a)
unpaired nucleotide sequences
b)
the ends of chromosomes
c)
leading cause of mutation
d)
created by degrading DNA
19.
What part of biotechnology CANNOT be used as unarguable proof in a trial?
a)
blood type
b)
finger print
c)
DNA
20.
Biotechnology
a)
only has to do with DNA
b)
does not provide value to society
c)
is continually evolving
21.
A fragment of DNA that is 150 nucelotides long will
a)
not travel through the gel during electrophoresis because it is not big enough
b)
not travel through the gel during electrophoresis because it is too large
c)
travel farther than a fragment that is 300 nucelotides long
d)
travel a shorter distance than a fragment that is 300 nucelotides long
22.
-cide means
a)
one
b)
water
c)
causing death
d)
study of
23.
-ology means
a)
one
b)
water
c)
causing death
d)
study of
24.
bi-means
a)
two, twice
b)
water
c)
a person who studies
d)
life
25.
bio-means
a)
two, twice
b)
water
c)
a person who studies
d)
life
26.
A chemical activity using microorganisms to decompose materials.
a)
Amino Acid
b)
Bioprocessing
c)
Fermentation
d)
Enzyme
27.
The building block of a protein molecule.
a)
Amino Acid
b)
Bioprocessing
c)
Fermentation
d)
Enzyme
28.
Using cells and microorganisms to create a useful product.
a)
Amino Acid
b)
Bioprocessing
c)
Fermentation
d)
Enzyme
29.
A cell or collection of cells containing identical genetic material.
a)
Clone
b)
Chromosome
c)
Gene
d)
Mutation
30.
Threadlike structures in the nucleus that contain genetic information.
a)
Clone
b)
Chromosome
c)
Gene
d)
Mutation
31.
A section of a chromosome that controls heredity characteristics.
a)
Clone
b)
Chromosome
c)
Gene
d)
Mutation
32.
When an organism is changed from its original form.
a)
Clone
b)
Chromosome
c)
Gene
d)
Mutation
33.
A protein that accelerates the rate of chemical reactions.
a)
Genetic engineering
b)
Chromosome
c)
Enzyme
d)
Mutation
34.
Artificially changing the genetic makeup of an organism.
a)
Genetic engineering
b)
Chromosome
c)
Enzyme
d)
Mutation
35.
Bread, cheese, wine and yogurt are made using what biotechnology process?
a)
Bioprocessing
b)
Lactose
c)
Fermentation
d)
Amino Acids
36.
The smallest unit of living organisms that is able to grow and reproduce independently.
a)
Microbe
b)
Cell
c)
Bacteria
d)
Virus
37.
What do you know about the word thermal?
a)
It has something to do with life
b)
It has something to do with cold
c)
It has something to do with heat
d)
It has something to do with being harmful
38.
What does the word herbicide mean?
a)
It kills plants
b)
It kills animals
c)
It is harmful to plants
d)
It is harmful to insects
39.
One a chemical label it says "Warning: Contents may be Toxic" What does this warning mean?
a)
The contents are warm
b)
The contents can kill
c)
The contents are harmful
d)
The contents are a drug
40.
Anti- means
a)
heat
b)
against
c)
harmful
d)
chemical, drug
41.
Toxi- means
a)
heat
b)
against
c)
harmful
d)
chemical, drug
42.
chem- means
a)
heat
b)
against
c)
harmful
d)
chemical, drug
43.
aqua-means
a)
one
b)
water
c)
causing death
d)
study of
44.
mono- means
a)
one
b)
water
c)
causing death
d)
study of
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