WorksheetsBiotechnology Quiz - Concept 4
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 42mins
Selective breeding produces _____________.
More offspring
Less offspring
Transgenic offspring
Desired traits in offspring
The diagram to the right represents DNA fingerprints which are the result of gel electrophoresis done on several DNA samples found at a crime scene. Which suspect is linked to the crime scene based on this DNA analysis?
Suspect A
Suspect B
Suspect C
Suspect D
The goal of the Human Genome Project was to
Create maps showing where genes are located on human chromosomes
Create maps showing where chromosomes are located on human genes
Treat patients with genetic disease
Identify people with geneic diseases
A technique that allows genetic engineers to artificially amplify a section of DNA by copying it over and over again in a lab is known as
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Personal Genome Sequencing
Recombinant DNA
Gene Therapy
What would be a desirable trait that scientists may want to create in a transgenic plant?
The ability to resist insects
The ability to grow less fruit
The ability to change color in the winter
The ability to use a lot of water
The diagram shows DNA fingerprints for a child and 4 adults. Which adult is MOST LIKELY a parents of the child?
Adult 1
Adult 2
Adult 3
Adult 4
Which transgenic organism has been used to clean up oil spills?
Bacteria
Fungus
Jellyfish
Paramecium
An antibiotic which was effective 20 years ago against a specific type of bacterial infection no longer works against the same kind of infection today. Which BEST explains why the antibiotic is no longer as effective as it was 20 years ago?
Bacteria resistant to the antibiotic have killed off non-resistant bacteria
Viruses have changed the structure of the bacteria that causes the infection
Resistant bacteria have survived and reproduced at a greater rate than non-resistant bacteria
The human body has developed an immunity to the antibiotics
What is the function of a restriction enzyme?
To control the movement of proteins into a cell
To regulate blood sugar levels
To produce hormones that regulate digestion
To cut DNA at a specific nucleotide sequence
Describe the process used to create recombinant DNA. What do we call organisms created using this type of genetic engineering? (5 points)
List 2 positive and 2 negative implications of genetic engineering for society. (4 points)
We discussed many examples of biotechnology and genetic engineering in our notes/class. Name 2 of the examples we discussed AND describe them. (4 points)
