WorksheetsGenetic Technologies - Lesson 5
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
A technique used by genetisits to increase desirable traits in an organism is called?
natural selection
genome selection
cloning selection
artificial selection
When an organism is genetically engineered, what occurs?
the genome is identical to their parents'
they are made using half the genomes of two different species
the organism contains genes that were transferred from another organism
they are produced by breeding only the individuals with desired traits.
A biologist needs to know which of three male zebras fathered the litter. Which process can solve this problem.
organism cloning
genome sequencing
gene therapy
DNA fingerprinting
A breeder of a champion german shepard wants to make an exact copy of his champion dog. Which process can solve this problem.
organism cloning
genome sequencing
gene therapy
DNA fingerprinting
Scientists discover a new species of insect and want to classify it accurately. Which process can solve this problem.
organism cloning
genome sequencing
gene therapy
DNA fingerprinting
A child is born with a faulty gene that causes a serious disease. Which process can solve this problem.
organism cloning
genome sequencing
gene therapy
DNA fingerprinting
What is the purpose of genome sequencing?
allows for an understanding of how genes function and to better understand certain diseases
provides a pattern that can be compared for similarities
allows desired traits to be expressed
