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Unit 7 - Biotechnology Review

Total questions: 133

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A method of separating DNA fragments according to their size and charge using an electric current passed through a gel containing the samples a
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA Probe
c)
Electrophoresis
d)
Restriction Enzyme
2.
Mr. Jones was killed in a car accident.  Afterwards, a former girlfriend filed a paternity suit claiming that Mr. Jones was the father of her child, and thus she was entitled to the man’s estate.  Which sample of DNA would have to be from Mr. Jones if he were the child’s father? 
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
3.
A scientist cloned a goat. Which of these is a true statement about the cloned goat?
a)
It has new genes and traits
b)
It lacks the genes for reproduction
c)
It has the genes that are identical to the original goat
d)
It looks the same but has different genes.
4.
Two humans believe they are related. Which would be the best technique to determine if they are related? 
a)
testing blood types
b)
comparing DNA
c)
examining karyotypes
d)
testing for genetic disorders
5.
Which is a step in the process of producing transgenic bacteria?  
a)
A plasmid is used to replace a faulty gene in a human cell.
b)
A human gene is inserted into a bacterial plasmid. 
c)
A chain of bacterial amino acids is inserted into human DNA.
6.
 Which is one reason scientists produce transgenic organisms? 
a)
to create new habitats for endangered species
b)
to control microorganisms in the soil 
c)
to prevent habitats from being destroyed
d)
to treat certain types of diseases
7.
Why is DNA fingerprinting used?
a)
To determine who is the child's father
b)
Link suspects to a crime scene
c)
determine if a family relationship exist between two people
d)
all of the above
8.
Which is an example of a transgenic animal ?
a)
Dog
b)
Lion
c)
Mouse that carries a florescent green protein
d)
Cat
9.
GMO stands for 
a)
Genetically modified organism
b)
Genetically made organism
c)
Generically made organ
d)
Generically modified organism
10.

Changing the genetic material of a living organism

a)

Biotechnology

b)

Crossbreeding

c)

Selective Breeding

d)

Genetic Modification (GM)

11.

Produce an organism that is the exact copy of another

a)

Gene Splicing

b)

Genome

c)

Cloning

d)

Bioremediation

12.
All of the following are modern biotechnology tools except
a)
proteins
b)
cells
c)
DNA
d)
crystals
13.
 This diagram shows the DNA fingerprints of a common ancestor of Deer Species. Which deer species is most related to the common ancestor
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
14.
What is Biotechnology?
a)
The use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products
b)
The study of biology and technology.
c)
The study of genetics.
d)
The study of engineering and biology
15.

DNA is unique for everyone except

a)

parents and child

b)

siblings

c)

identical twins

d)

father and mother

16.
Bob was found dead in his home.  Crime scene analysis showed signs of a struggle.  Blood was collected from the crime scene, the victim, and three suspects.  Which suspect likely committed the crime? 
a)
Sue
b)
Lisa
c)
John
d)
None of these
17.
Which male is the likely father?
a)
Male 1
b)
Male 2
18.
Which DNA fragment bands move faster and farther in a gel electrophoresis? 
a)
there is no way to tell 
b)
the largest ones
c)
the smallest ones
d)
none of these
19.
In gel electrophoresis, the largest DNA fragment will appear
a)
closest to the starting wells
b)
farthest from the starting wells
c)
three quarters away from the starting wells
d)
it depends on how many fragments there are
20.
Biotech foods look and taste the same as traditional foods and crops. The only difference is that biotech food has:
a)
Fewer calories.
b)
The addition of specific minerals.
c)
One or two genes with traits that improve something about the plant.
d)
A better chance of surviving a frost during the growing season.
21.
Whose blood was found at the crime scene?
a)
John
b)
Lisa
c)
Bob
d)
Sure
22.

In gel elctrophoresis

a)

Dna travels from the positive to negative end

b)

Dna travels from the negative to positive end

c)

Dna travels based on the mass of the proteins present in it

d)

Dna travels based on the promoter function at its binding site

23.

In transformation experiments....

a)

plasmid is trapped via the heat shock

b)

single stranded dna is trapped via the heat shock

c)

the heat shock is used to denature dna

d)

recombinant dna can be produced

24.
Which two bear species are most closely related?
a)
Bear 1 and Bear 2
b)
Bear 1 and Bear 3
c)
Bear 2 and Bear 3
d)
There’s no way to tell
25.
A scientist cloned a goat. Which of these is a true statement about the cloned goat?
a)
It has new genes and traits unlike the original goat.
b)
It lacks the genes for reproduction.
c)
It has the genes that are identical to the original goat.
d)
It looks the same, but has different genes.
26.

Which best describes stem cells?

a)

stem cells can only come from embryos

b)

stem cells can only come from adult bone marrow

c)

stem cells do not ever change

d)

stem cells can develop into different specialized cells that could be used to treat diseases or injuries

27.

This diagram represents which of the following processes?

a)

Gel electrophoresis

b)

Gene therapy

c)

Cloning

d)

Genetic engineering

28.
A new variety of rice called golden rice has been genetically modified to have vitamin A. People in starving countries can eat this rice and receive the vitamin A. Without this rice people go blind from vitamin A deficiency. What word(s) below best describes this rice?
a)
electrophoresis
b)
DNA fingerprinting
c)
G.M.O.
d)
clone
29.
Why is DNA fingerprinting used?
a)
To determine who is the child's father
b)
Link suspects to a crime scene
c)
Determine if a family relationship exists between two people
d)
All of the above
30.
All of the following are advantages of GMOs except...
a)
pest resistant crops
b)
more nutritional foods
c)
unknown long term health effects
d)
bacteria able to clean up oil spills
31.
Using a virus to enter a cell and replace defective genes with healthy genes is called
a)
tissue culturing
b)
bioremediation
c)
cloning
d)
gene therapy
32.
Genetically engineered bacteria are currently being used to produce certain human proteins. Which best explains the advantage associated with this process?
a)
The genetically engineered proteins can be used to produce human clones.
b)
The genetically engineered proteins have been found to cure most cancers.
c)
The genetically engineered proteins are less harmful than normal human proteins.
d)
The genetically engineered proteins can be produced in large quantities with less cost.
33.
What is the primary purpose of using restriction enzymes in gel electrophoresis?
a)
It restricts the number of base pairs that can be tested in a sample.
b)
It makes the testing simpler by moving the strands into the gel faster.
c)
It allows the DNA strands to be charged so the electrical current can send the strands into the gel.
d)
It allows the strands of DNA to be cut into various lengths for testing.
34.
Which best describes recombinant DNA?
a)
DNA that has been deactivated by enzymes
b)
DNA found in organelles other than the nucleus
c)
DNA with genes inserted from one organism into another to direct it to produce a protein 
d)
Genes developed when an egg nucleus and a sperm nucleus fuse to form a zygote
35.
Which would be the benefit of a transgenic crop?
a)
decreased drought tolerance
b)
decreased disease resistance
c)
increased resistance to pests
d)
decreased nutritional value
36.
Maggie is a transgenic goat. How does being transgenic make Maggie different from non-transgenic goats?
a)
Maggie has DNA from both of her parents.
b)
Maggie has DNA that winds around proteins.
c)
Maggie has DNA inserted from another organism.
d)
Maggie has DNA that uses a different coding system.
37.
Which has the Human Genome Project been useful in determining?
a)
the gender of an individual
b)
the frequency of crossing-over during meiosis
c)
whether a fetus has Down Syndrome
d)
whether individuals could carry genes for a certain disease
38.
Scientists have produced plants that are resistant to herbicides. Which application of biotechnology is most likely being used?
a)
genetic cloning
b)
electrophoresis
c)
DNA fingerprinting
d)
genetic engineering
39.
Why do the fragments of DNA in gel electrophoresis travel away from the negative electrode toward the positive 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
40.
The pattern of DNA fragments obtained by examining a person’s unique sequence of DNA base pairs
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA Probe
c)
DNA Fingerprint
d)
Electrophoresis
41.
What does PCR stand for?
a)
Polymerase Chronic Reagent
b)
Principle Chorionic Reliability
c)
Polymerase Chain Reaction
d)
Probably Cannot React
42.
In this diagram, which of these is the "gene of interest"?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
43.
When restriction enzymes are used, the cut often leaves "sticky ends."  What are "sticky ends?"
a)
pieces of DNA that stick to the gel during electrophoresis
b)
the site of mRNA that sticks to DNA during transcription
c)
a technique for find a gene of interest without destroying the cell
d)
short bits of single-stranded DNA left at the end of DNA molecules cut by restriction enzymes
44.
Which statement is true of all genetically modified organisms?
a)
They pose a risk to human health.
b)
They have DNA from more than one organism.
c)
They age more quickly than normal.
d)
They contain bacterial genes.
45.

If a restriction enzyme, ECORI, cuts the DNA at the restriction site G/AATTC, which DNA sequence below would this enzyme cut?

a)

TTAACGCGAATTCGG

AATTGCGCTTAAGCC

b)

TTCCAAGGATCGCCC

AAGGTTCCTAGCGGG

46.

Which of the following is not a use of biotechnology?

a)

Mating two dogs together to produce a desired result (ex. Golden Doodle puppy)

b)

Injecting stem cells into a patient to help with injury recovery.

c)

Growing an ear in a lab to use for transplant.

d)

Identifying the father of a child in a paternity suit.

47.
What is the purpose of PCR?
a)
make copies of DNA
b)
isolate DNA
c)
collect DNA
d)
preserve DNA
48.
To clone an organism, arrange the steps below in the correct order.
1. Remove nucleus from adult somatic cell to be cloned.
2. Remove nucleus from donor egg.
3. Impregnate surrogate with modified egg.
4. Implant desired nucleus into donor egg.
a)
1, 2, 3, 4
b)
4, 3, 2, 1
c)
3, 2, 1, 4
d)
2, 1, 4, 3
49.
Which type of cell can be used to produce any type of cell needed by an organism?
a)
transgenic cell
b)
cloned cell
c)
embryonic stem cell
d)
adult stem cell
50.
The main goals of the Human Genome Project are to sequence all of the base pairs of the human chromosomes and
a)
compare the human genome with those of other species.
b)
identify all of the genes within the genome.
c)
classify all of the alleles that cause genetic disorders.
d)
find the closet living relative to humans.
51.
A ____ is a small ring of DNA found in a bacterial cell.
a)
virus
b)
plasmid
c)
gene bullet
d)
PCR
52.

____ is an application of biotechnology that involves the insertion of normal genes into cells with defective genes in order to correct genetic disorders.

a)

gene gun

b)

gene mapping

c)

gene linkage

d)

gene therapy

53.
GMOs are an example of foreign genes being inserted into an organism. GMOs are also referred to as
a)
recombinant organisms
b)
clones
c)
transgenic organisms
d)
transgenes
54.
Which of the following is NOT a concern of biotechnology?
a)
Ethical concerns with cloning humans.
b)
Health concerns about eating genetically modified foods.
c)
Concerns that we will harvest too much food for the global population.
d)
Environmental concerns of releasing genetically modified organisms into an ecosystem.
55.

Genetic information of a species

a)

GMO

b)

Hybrid

c)

Genetics

d)

Genome

56.

The direct manipulation of an organisms genes

a)

GMO

b)

Genetics

c)

Genetic Modification

d)

Genome

57.

The part of biotechnology that uses enzymes to produce chemicals, plastics and paper

a)

Agriculture

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Medicine

d)

Industrial

58.

Which is true of the field of biotechnology?

a)

It includes only studies related to genetics and genetic engineering

b)

It involves the manipulation of living organisms for human well being

c)

It is only useful in agriculture in the production of plants

d)

It is illegal in much of the world, including Europe

59.

DNA paternity tests are a biotechnology technique used in the selective breeding of livestock to insure that:

a)

a particular offspring is from a specific set of parents

b)

a particular offspring expresses a particular genetic trait

c)

livestock are receiving the proper nutrition requirements for growth

d)

livestock have no genetic disorders that would lesson their value

60.

Concerns over recent outbreaks of infectious diseases in livestock and increasing fear of bioterrorism has prompted many agricultural production facilities to:

a)

begin importing cattle from the United Kingdom

b)

install biological barriers limiting the introduction of microorganisms

c)

stop exporting livestock to other states and countries

d)

test every beef steer slaughtered for mad cow disease.

61.

The process through which scientists isolate and remove genes coding for a specific trait from one organism for insertion into the DNA sequence of other organisms is:

a)

cross breeding

b)

DNA analysis

c)

electrophoresis

d)

genetic engineering

62.

The method of reproduction resulting in a genetically identical offspring is:

a)

artificial insemination

b)

asexual reproduction

c)

grafting

d)

sexual reproduction

63.

Combining horticulture, animal science, and medicine in an attempt to create plants and animals that produce compounds needed in medicine is best known as

a)

biological medicine

b)

mediculture

c)

microbiology

d)

pharming

64.

Rapid improvements in the genetics of many livestock breeds in recent years is most likely:

a)

a result of increased use of biotechnology applications including in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination.

b)

a result of increased isolation of breeds and individual animals in small agricultural markets.

c)

a serious problem for producers, as better animals are more costly to purchase and care for.

d)

attributable to the formation of purebred associations founded in the 1990’s to encourage better breeding management.

65.

Inbreeding several generations of a plant or animal species to isolate a specific beneficial gene is one step in the process of:

a)

cloning

b)

hybridization

c)

in vitro fertilization

d)

selective breeding

66.

Compared to animals, selective breeding in plants:

a)

is usually accomplished much quicker with a higher rate of success.

b)

is usually more difficult and has had little impact in horticulture.

c)

is utilized much less frequently in agriculture.

d)

may be easily accomplished without worry of natural fertilization.

67.

In addition to a good genetic background, which is most important for parent plants or animals used in the breeding program?

a)

both parents express the same desirable traits

b)

both parents share a common ancestor

c)

each parent is healthy

d)

hybrid animals are used

68.
Glofish were made by inserting the genetic code for a glowing protein from jellyfish into a regular fish. Which statement best explains why this works?
a)
All marine creatures have the ability to produce glowing proteins to survive in the water
b)
In addition to the genetic code, glofish take the glowing protein from the jellyfish
c)
The genetic code is universal so the glofish can make the jellyfish protein
d)
Glofish cannot translate jellyfish proteins, so they inherited the trait from other fish
69.
Which animals are genetically modified?
a)
GloFish
b)
colored baby chicks
c)
both are genetically modified
d)
neither are genetically modified
70.

Misty uses a chemical compound to break down proteins in the DNA sample. She ismost likely using:

a)

cellulose.

b)

ethanol.

c)

fructose.

d)

protease.

71.

The use of cloned animals to increase the number of organisms in an endangered population is seen as dangerous by many scientists who think the practice will:

a)

disrupt genetic diversity that occurs through natural reproduction in the population.

b)

increase the number of organisms in the population too rapidly.

c)

magnify the spread of bacterial diseases.

d)

result in an overabundance of genetic diversity in the population.

72.

According to recent studies, the use of Bt crops and other transgenic plants in the United States has helped farmers to decrease:

a)

dependence on ecologically harmful biological controls.

b)

pesticide use by more than 46 million pounds.

c)

the amount of fertilizers used by nearly 50%.

d)

time required to grow vegetables by 25%.

73.

What is transformation?

a)

The use of viruses to transform or genetically


engineer cells.

b)

The measure of how well cells are transformed in a new phenotype.

c)

The insertion of a foreign plasmid into a bacterial cell which results in new acquired traits.

d)

Genetic engineering or transformation of mammalian cells.

74.
What is the purpose of PCR?
a)
To produce millions of copies of DNA.
b)
To produce millions of copies of a specific region of DNA
c)
To add nucleotides to a DNA sequence
d)
To watch polymerase work.
75.
Which two bat species are most closely related?
a)
 Bat 1 and Bat 2
b)
Bat 1 and Bat 3
c)
Bat 2 and Bat 3
d)
There’s no way to tell
76.
Restriction Enzyme A reads AGTC and cuts between G and T.  Cut the following DNA:
ACTCAGTCCTCTAAGCCAGTCCTCAAAAGTC
How many fragments are there?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
77.

Select the sizes of the fragments created by an EcoRI digestion

a)

28

b)

10

c)

14

d)

16

e)

18

78.

Select the sizes of the fragments made when this DNA is cut by by XbaII

a)

6

b)

12

c)

18

d)

20

e)

38

79.
Which field would most likely NOT incorporate  biotechnology?
a)
Agriculture 
b)
Genetics 
c)
Medicine
d)
Mining 
80.
Which agricultural benefit can biotechnology  provide?
a)
developing plants that are less dependent on the sun for energy
b)
developing plants that are less sensitive to variations in environmental temperatures
c)
developing plants with inheritable traits unrelated to the genetic material they contain
d)
developing plants that will not die
81.
_________________ is NOT a common ethical  concern related to human cloning.
a)
That humans will be created who exist solely as a supply of organs for transplants
b)
That clones will be more prone to abnormal development
c)
That parents will pay to have a child that is a clone of a famous athlete
d)
That cloned humans will have no personality
82.
Which process uses a body cell to create a new organism?
a)
Crossbreeding 
b)
cloning 
c)
genetic modification 
d)
gene splicing 
83.
Which of these is not a way in which biotechnology can benefit agriculture?
a)
increase crop population
b)
reducing the loss of crops to insects
c)
producing better-tasting fruits
d)
improving farm machinery
84.
Which of these would be a concern about the use of biotechnology?
a)
creation of new pathogens
b)
making of new vaccines
c)
increased opportunities for jobs
d)
increased crop yield
85.

A company that creates hair dye would most likely employ a bio-technician for which job?

a)

researching trends

b)

developing new colors

c)

creating cost effective packaging

d)

developing a product that will be safe for consumers

86.

Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

a)

medicine and agriculture

b)

construction and engineering

c)

water treatment and electricity generation

d)

communication and information technology

87.

Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

a)

Plants will pass on diseases to animals.

b)

There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

c)

Plants will have a longer growing season.

d)

There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.

88.

Which best describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?

a)

the use of genetically modified crops to increase potential yield

b)

the short term use of genetically modified crops in famine stricken countries

c)

the development of genetically modified crops which are resistant to herbicides

d)

the long term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops

89.

Bacteria cells can be used to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans. Which best explains how the bacteria cells are able to produce insulin for humans?

a)

The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing insulin.

b)

The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA needed to produce insulin.

c)

The bacteria have been exposed to radioactivity to create mutant strains capable of producing insulin.

d)

The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing sugar; the bacteria produce insulin in response to the sugar.

90.

Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?

a)

insulin production by bacteria

b)

organ cloning for use in transplants

c)

genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields

d)

DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence

91.

Which is most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?

a)

cost of the technology

b)

advantage of the technology

c)

public opinion of the technology

d)

benefits of the technology outweighing the harm

92.

Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?

a)

agriculture

b)

automobile

c)

media

d)

none of the above

93.

Personal medical records become more available and more detailed because of biotechnological research. Based on this information, which is a major concern to the public?

a)

transmission of more diseases

b)

an increase in under qualified doctors

c)

inappropriate use of medical information

d)

overdiagnosis of certain medical conditions

94.

Which is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology?

a)

improving solar energy collection

b)

transporting textiles at higher rates

c)

creating crop foods that resist insect pests

d)

repairing historical sites with quality materials

95.

Which would be reduced as a result of the development of pest-resistant crops?

a)

use of organic fertilizers

b)

use of chemical insecticides

c)

practice of crop rotation techniques

d)

practice of hydroponic farming techniques

96.

7) What types of diseases are plasma-based medicines (gene therapy) used to treat?

a)

Viral Infections

b)

Bacterial Infections

c)

Fungal Disease

d)

Genetic diseases

97.

8) Scientists implant a gene into a species of tomato plant that makes them ripen faster and stay firm as they are transported to stores. What is the benefit of this technology?

a)

Increased toxins in the food.

b)

Increase shelf life and availablity.

c)

Decreased size of tomatoes.

d)

Increased seed production

98.

11) What is gene therapy?

a)

Using radiation to fix genes.

b)

Using a modified virus to fix genes.

99.

12) What would be a negative side of genetically modified foods?

a)

Lower cost of production.

b)

Long-term health effects, such as possible allergies to proteins not found in foods before GMO’s.

c)

Ability to produce more food in less time.

d)

Ability to grow more nutritious food in less time.

100.

14) What have scientists been able to do as a result of mapping the human genome?

a)

Create medicines to fight HIV.

b)

Engineer genes to eliminate cancers.

c)

Identify genes linked with genetic disorders.

101.

18) What would be a direct benefit of biotechnology to agriculture in a time of severe drought?

a)

Planting crops in shaded areas.

b)

Genetically modifying crops to be resistant to changes in weather

c)

Harvesting crops to have thick stems and leaves.

102.
An application of using DNA technology to help environmental scientists would be ___.
a)
use PCR to analyze DNA at a crime scene
b)
create a tobacco plant that glows in the dark
c)
clone the gene for human growth hormone to treat pituitary dwarfism
d)
make transgenic bacteria that can be used to clean up oil spills more quickly than do the natural bacteria
103.
Which of the following would be an example of gene therapy technology?
a)
development of a nasal spray that contains copies of the normal gene that is defective in person with cystic fibrosis
b)
cutting DNA into fragments with restriction enzymes
c)
modifying E. coli to produce indigo dye for coloring denim blue jeans
d)
separation DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis
104.
The Human Genome Project has made diagnosing genetic disorders easier.Once a genetic disorder is diagnosed, ____ can be used as a possible treatment.
a)
cell cultures
b)
gene therapy
c)
DNA fingerprinting
d)
PCR
105.
A gene gun and a virus may both be classified as ____ because they are mechanisms by which foreign DNA may be transferred into a host cell.
a)
bacteria
b)
plasmids
c)
vectors
d)
splicers
106.
A ____ is a small ring of DNA found in a bacterial cell.
a)
virus
b)
plasmid
c)
gene bullet
d)
PCR
107.
The entire collection of genes within human cells is referred to as the ______.
a)
human genome
b)
karyotype
c)
pedigree
d)
gene map
108.
Genetic engineering has produced goats whose milk contains proteins that can be used as medicines. This effect was produced by
a)
mixing genes into the milk
b)
injecting genes into the goats udders
c)
inserting foreign genes into fertilized goat eggs
d)
genetically modifying the nutritional needs of the goats offspring 
109.
Researchers have been working on cloning animals such as sheep. Which result is most likely to be a negative result such as cloning?
a)
development of extra organs
b)
premature death
c)
a low rate of genetic diseases
d)
delayed aging
110.
A scientist cloned a goat. Which of these is a true statement about the cloned goat?
a)
It has new genes and traits
b)
It lacks the genes for reproduction
c)
It has the genes that are identical to the original goat
d)
It looks the same but has different genes.
111.
When cloning an organism, DNA is removed and placed into an empty
a)
virus
b)
sperm cell
c)
bacteria cell
d)
egg cell
112.
What biotechnology allows a researcher to make thousands of copies of a DNA strand?
a)
Cloning
b)
PCR
c)
gene therapy
d)
gel electrophoresis
113.
What information must be known before a gene can be inserted into a bacteria?
a)
DNA sequence of the gene
b)
mRNA sequence of the gene
c)
tRNA sequence of the gene
d)
protein sequence of the gene
114.
After finding the location of a gene, how can a scientist take it out of a cell?
a)
Using a microscope
b)
Using PCR
c)
Using scissors
d)
Using enzymes
115.
Why do farmers choose to use GM crops rather than regular crops?
a)
They are safer
b)
They are more productive
c)
They are less expensive
d)
They are less controversial
116.
If you want to make a GM crop that is purple, what is the first thing you need to do?
a)
Find a plant that is naturally purple
b)
Paint a plant purple
c)
Use an enzyme to cut a gene out of a plant
d)
Use a virus to insert a gene into a plant
117.
What is 1 significant issue with many Genetically Modified Organisms?
a)
They are too expensive to be useful
b)
Take a long time to make
c)
May affect other organisms in their environment
d)
Might evolve more quickly
118.
What is a major advantage to Genetically Modified Organisms?
a)
They evolve more quickly
b)
They are made in nature
c)
Can make organisms not found in nature
d)
They are not controversial
119.

Issues that refer to people’s moral values or the code of conduct by which they live

a)

Social issues

b)

Legal issues

c)

Cultural issues

d)

Ethical issues

120.

Which of the following involves ethics?

a)

Passing a law to allow more crops to be grown per acre in a given area.

b)

Passing a law to allow doctors to euthanize humans who are terminally ill.

c)

Passing a law to increase fines for people texting while driving.

d)

Passing a law to decrease speed limits in an area of frequent accidents.

121.
An argument in favor of food biotechnology is that it
a)
provides foods that cure disease.
b)
provides more food to feed a growing population.
c)
provides a cash crop for low income nations.
d)
biotech foods are not controversial
122.
What is the benefit of geneticially modified organisms?
a)
They may be better looking or more productive/effective
b)
They are easily reproduced
c)
They are higher in population
d)
They live longer/stronger
123.

Stem cells from a donor are cultured and then implanted into a person with Alzheimer’s disease. Why is this procedure most likely considered controversial?

a)

There are associated ethical and moral issues.

b)

There is an insufficient supply of donor cells.

c)

There is an increased risk of infection.

d)

The patient did not give consent.

124.

Which situation is most likely to raise ethical questions about using biotechnology?

a)

increased crop yields

b)

new vaccine development

c)

increased job opportunities

d)

genetically modified food crops

125.
Strawberries have been genetically modified to resist frost. How does this benefit farmers?
a)
A longer growing season.
b)
A pest-resistant berry.
c)
A larger berry.
d)
Easier harvesting.
126.
Which of these is a concern about the use of biotechnology?
a)
increased crop yield
b)
development of new vaccines
c)
increased job opportunities 
d)
creation of new pathogens.
127.
How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in the environment?
a)
by developing crops which are resistant to winter weather
b)
by changing the types of soil where the crops are planted
c)
by rotating the crop within the same field by using simple machines 
d)
to grow crops in the laboratory
128.
Which statement correctly describes a way that bacteria are used in biotechnology?
a)
Bacteria make human cells that make insulin.
b)
Human insulin made by bacteria is injected into humans.
c)
Bacteria that make insulin are implanted in humans
d)
Human insulin coding bacterial genes are spliced into human cells.
129.
Genetically engineered crops are currently being grown by many farmers. What would be an argument AGAINST them?
a)
It produces insect-resistant plants.
b)
Its long-term effects on humans are still being investigated.
c)
The crops produced do not taste very good.
d)
It increases daily crop production.
130.

Which process uses a body cell to create a new organism?

a)

crossbreeding

b)

cloning

c)

genetic modification

d)

gene splicing

131.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following best describes "stem cells?"

a)

A cell without a job

b)

A cell with a specific job in your body

c)

A cell that can turn into ANY type of cell in your body

d)

A cell that has procured a viral infection

132.

Which of the following might scientists use gel electrophoresis for?

a)

Solve crimes

b)

Edit diseased genes

c)

Replace diseased cells

d)

Identify fathers

e)

Determine how related 2 species are

133.
Using a virus to enter a cell and replace defective genes with healthy genes is called
a)
tissue culturing
b)
bioremediation
c)
cloning
d)
gene therapy

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