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Genetic Applications Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A special protein that targets a specific base sequence and cuts DNA into smaller fragments is a(n)

a)

Gene

b)

DNA Probe

c)

Exon

d)

Restriction Enzyme

2.

Some restriction enzymes produce "sticky ends". Sticky ends are

a)

single-stranded DNA "overhangs" that can bind to complementary DNA

b)

smooth cuts that are sticky due to the "goo" left behind by the enzyme

c)

The two wires (black and red) on a gel box

d)

The surface of the LB agar plates so that bacteria can grow

3.

Which suspect should be charged with the crime?

a)

Suspect 1

b)

Suspect 2

c)

Suspect 3

d)

None of these suspects

4.

In preparation for an electrophoresis procedure, enzymes are added to DNA in order to

a)

convert the DNA into gel

b)

cut the DNA into fragments

c)

change the color of the DNA

d)

produce longer sections of DNA

5.

What is the end goal of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reactions)?

a)

Look at banding patterns of DNA

b)

Increase amount of DNA

c)

Decrease the amount of DNA

d)

Fingerprinting

6.
What was CRISPR initially functioned for?
a)
Defending the bacterial immune system
b)
Defending bacteriophages
c)
Defending leukocytes
d)
Defending against the bacteria
7.
What social impact could designer babies have?
a)
Utopia would exist because everyone would be perfect
b)
Go to space and colonize because they are geniuses
c)
New social classes based on who is designer and who is not could be created
d)
Eat trash and reduce pollution
8.
The entire collection of genes within human cells is referred to as the ______.
a)
human genome
b)
karyotype
c)
pedigree
d)
gene map
9.

What is Cas-9?

a)

RNA bases that are complementary to those of the target DNA sequence in the genome

b)

two molecules that introduce a mutation into the DNA

c)

enzyme that acts as a pair of molecular scissors that can cut DNA at a specific location

d)

a piece of RNA

10.

When is PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) performed?

a)

Before implantation of the embryo

b)

During implantation of the embryo

c)

After implantation of the embryo

d)

After birth