Worksheets8.L.2.1 Biotechnology LearnEd
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which is another term for selective breeding?
Asexual reproduction
Artificial selection
Natural selection
Survival of the fittest
An allele can best be described as
A defective gene
An alternative form of a gene
A segment of DNA
A chromosome
Which best describes a vector?
An alternative form of a gene
Used to transfer genetic material from one source to another
A beneficial trait that allows an organism to survive
A bundle of DNA in the nucleus
Which of the following is NOT true about biotechnology?
It is a field with little to no controversy
It has allowed for the production of many beneficial medical treatments
It has allowed for a greater understanding of human genetics
It impacts agriculture
Bioremediation would most likely be used to improve the quality of
Schools
Entertainment
Water or Soil
Merchandise
Which best describes the role of DNA?
Provides genetic information for all living and nonliving organisms
Provides genetic information for all living organisms
Produces carbohydrates for cellular functions
Acts as cellular energy
Which is an example of an asexual process?
A cat has a litter of kittens
Plants are cross pollinated
A bacterial cell splits in half to make a new identical cell
Two humans have a baby
Which is the best example of a transgenic organism?
A cloned sheep
A newborn baby
A human insulin-producing bacterial cell
A virus
The structure of DNA is very important to its functioning. Why is this true?
The sequence of nucleotide bases codes for an organism’s specific traits.
The sequence of amino acid bases codes for an organism’s specific traits.
The double helix determines the type of organism it will be
The double helix allows organisms to adapt
Asexual reproduction involves
No parents
Two identical parents
Two different parents
One parent
Gene therapy is beneficial to people who suffer from
The flu
Genetic disorders
A cold
Strep throat
Which best explains a benefit of genetic variation?
Genetic variation makes the gene pool of a species smaller
Genetic variation only provides protection from predators
It is not beneficial to living organisms
A larger gene pool allows for a greater chance of success of a species
A DNA fingerprint may do which of the following?
Identify a suspect using crime scene DNA
Reproduce an individual
Disrupt a crime scene
Provide irrelevant information
Corn is most often genetically modified for what purpose?
Slower growth
Herbicide resistance
Shorter growing season
Color change
Which best describes biotechnology?
Technological application of nonliving organisms to produce beneficial products
Technological application of living organisms to produce beneficial products
A slowly growing field of science
A field of science that has not impacted our lives
A biological molecule made of amino acids and is crucial for life functions is a
lipid
carbohydrate
protein
nucleic acid
Which is the least beneficial to the field of medicine?
Genetically modified crops
Gene therapy
Transgenic insulin production
The human genome project
Why should we limit our dependence on petroleum?
It is difficult to profit from its use
It provides many safe natural habitats for a wildlife
It is a nonrenewable resource that is damaging to obtain
It is a renewable resource that is damaging to obtain
Which is an example of selective breeding?
Asexual reproduction
Natural selection
Survival of the fittest
Dog breeding for desired characteristics
Which is the best example of an antibiotic?
Ibuprofen
Aspirin
Penicillin
Vaccine
What is a technique that can be used to treat genetic disorders?
Physical therapy
Gene therapy
Vaccine
Antibiotics
Genetic modification is a technique used in
Herbicide-resistant crops
Transgenic organisms
Cloning
All of the above
How can bioremediation techniques help to clean up an oil spill that disrupts an aquatic ecosystem?
Naturally occurring bacteria can be introduced to consume the oil without causing harm to the ecosystem
Virus particles can be introduced to consume the oil without causing harm to the ecosystem
Naturally occurring bacteria can be introduced to consume the oil while harming the ecosystem
Virus particles can be introduced to consume the oil while harming the ecosystem
How many chromosomes are found in a cell of a typical human?
50
42
46
44
A gene is a segment of DNA that
Is harmful to humans
Fights off invading pathogens
Always causes mutations
Codes for a trait
