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Biotechnology Quiz

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A lab technique used in crime fighting to prove a suspects innocence or guilt is known as:
a)
genetic engineering
b)
PCR
c)
electrophoresis
d)
gene therapy
2.
During electrophoresis, an electrical current must be present for DNA fragments to move throughout the gel.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
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
4.
What is recombinant DNA?
a)
Adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another
b)
DNA which has been changed over generations by natural selection
c)
DNA that causes genetic disorders
d)
DNA that has been sequenced
5.

What type of biotechnology can develop different types of cells or tissues from an undifferentiated cell?

a)

DNA fingerprinting

b)

stem cell therapy

c)

restricted enzymes

d)

cloning

6.

Choose the statement that best describes gene therapy.

a)

the process of producing crops that are resistant to insects

b)

the process of using DNA taken from a crime scene to identify a suspect

c)

the process of inserting normal genes into human cells to correct genetic disorders

d)

the process of creating an identical organism or gene

7.

Why is Dolly the sheep considered a clone?

a)

the source of Dolly's DNA is a single cell taken from an adult donor

b)

the DNA molecules in each of Dolly's cells are different

c)

Dolly has a mix of genes from her foster mother and the sheep that donated a nucleus of one of its cells

d)

Dolly is genetically identical to her offspring

8.

If a farmer asked the ethical question "What are the long-term effects of creating crops that are immune to pesticides and diseases?" what topic would they discussing?

a)

GMOs

b)

Cloning

c)

DNA fingerprinting

d)

Gene therapy

9.

Which statement is NOT an ethical concern about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?

a)

farmers will be able to increase their farms and make more money

b)

the long-term effects of these foods are unknown

c)

a decrease in genetic diversity of plants

d)

genes for pesticide resistance might transfer to weeds by cross-pollination

10.
Another name for GMO (Genetically Modified Organsim) is ____________.
a)
Transgenic
b)
Transplanted
c)
Transducted
d)
Plasmid
11.
How do you create recombinant DNA?
a)
First, cut the gene and plasmid with the same restriction enzyme. Second, insert the gene into the plasmid. 
b)
First, insert the gene into the plasmid.  Second, cut the gene and plasmid with the same restriction enzyme. 
c)
First, cut the gene and plasmid with different restriction enzymes. Second, insert the gene into the plasmid. 
d)
First, insert the gene into the plasmid.  Second, cut the gene and plasmid with different restriction enzymes. 
12.
What is a restriction enzyme?
a)
Enzyme that cuts DNA
b)
Enzyme that add to the DNA strand
c)
Enzyme that builds proteins
d)
Enzyme that breaks down lipids
13.
Creating a transgenic organism is an example of _____________. 
a)
PCR
b)
Genetic Engineering
c)
Gel Electrophorsis
d)
Gene Therapy
14.
True or False: Gel Electrophoresis allow us to analyze physical characteristics?
a)
True
b)
False
15.
True or False: Gel electrophoresis allow scientist to compare DNA of different individuals.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Who is the father?
a)
Dad 1
b)
Dad 2
c)
Dad 3 
d)
can not be determined
17.
A cloned daughter organism receives __________ from the identical parent organism. 
a)
An egg 
b)
The DNA (nucleus) 
c)
The DNA and egg 
18.

The parents of a new baby believe they brought the wrong child home from the hospital. Gel electrophoresis was performed using DNA samples from the parents and the child. A section of the gel

electrophoresis results is shown below. Which conclusion is valid based on the gel electrophoresis results?

a)

They have the correct child, because her genetic information is identical to that of the father.


b)

They have the wrong child, because her genetic information does not match that of either parent.

c)

They have the correct child, because her genetic information came from both parents.


d)

They have the wrong child, because her genetic information matches only that of the mother.

19.

Which is a human protein produced by bacteria as a treatment for diabetes?

a)

insulin

b)

Diatase

c)

Collagen

d)

Hemoglobin

20.

What do scientists hope to accomplish through stem cell research?

a)

Cloning humans

b)

Developing vaccines for lead poisoning

c)

Growing organs for transplant surgery

d)

Developing restriction enzymes to cut DNA

21.

Considering some of the ethical issues surrounding the use of DNA technology, which is a way gene therapy impacted society?

a)

by mapping the genetic make-up of non-living objects

b)

by engineering genes to be able to replace a person’s DNA

c)

by using genes in psychiatry to provide therapy to patients

d)

by correcting genetic disorders with insertion of normal genes

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