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Biotechnology

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.

a)

Cloning

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

DNA Fingerprinting

2.

This is the practice of cutting DNA and separating it by the size of the pieces

a)

Cloning

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

DNA Fingerprinting

3.

Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

Why did scientists edit the genes of bacteria to produce insulin?

a)

Because the bacteria were diabetic

b)

Because bacteria have simple DNA that is easier to manipulate, making it easy to produce insulin in a lab

c)

Because bacteria's complex DNA was perfect for insulin production

d)

Because insulin has no use outside of a lab setting

5.

This is the practice of choosing individuals of a species to mate based on their desirable characteristics

a)

Bacterial recombination

b)

Natural selection

c)

Genetic modification

d)

Selective breeding

6.

Which of these is the correct definition of genetic modification/genetic engineering?

a)

Choosing individuals to mate based on desired characteristics

b)

Observing genetic changes in populations over time based on adaptive traits

c)

Extracting stem cells to differentiate into specialized tissues

d)

Altering the DNA of an organism at the molecular level

7.

What is the process in which an unspecialized stem cell turns into a specialized body cell?

a)

DNA Replication

b)

Differentiation

c)

Respiration

d)

Genetic Modification

8.

During gel electrophoresis, the _______ pieces of DNA move farthest down the gel

a)

lightest

b)

heaviest

c)

ugliest

d)

deadliest

9.

Which of the following is used to cut DNA from organisms?

a)

Gel Electrophoresis

b)

Restriction Enzymes

c)

Karyotypes

d)

Haplotypes

10.

A DNA molecule produced by combining DNA from different sources is called?

a)

Mutant DNA

b)

Polyploid DNA

c)

Diploid DNA

d)

Recombinant DNA

11.

A genetically engineered organism that contains a new gene from a different organism is called?

a)

Bacterial

b)

Genetic

c)

Transgenic

d)

Multigenic

12.

What is gene therapy?

a)

Inserting copies of a healthy gene directly into cells with a mutated gene

b)

Producing organisms with identical copies of DNA

c)

Crossing two individuals that have similar desirable characteristics or traits

d)

Crossing two individuals that have different characteristics or traits

13.

If scientists engineer the DNA of tomatoes to make them survive in cold temperatures, what do type of technology do those tomatoes become?

a)

Human Genome Project

b)

Genetically Modified Organisms

c)

Punnett Squares

d)

Gene Therapy

14.
You have benefited from selective breeding by having more agricultural produce than would have been possible otherwise.
a)
True
b)
False
15.

a photograph or picture of chromosomes grouped in ordered pairs is a ______________

a)

pedigree

b)

Punnett Square

c)

Venn Diagram

d)

Karyotype

16.

A normal human zygote should have _____ chromosomes inside.

a)

46

b)

23

c)

92

d)

64

17.

This laboratory procedure is known as

a)

CLONING

b)

gel electrophoresis

c)

chromatography

d)

use of a dichotomous key

18.

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

19.

What is this technique an example of?

a)

chromatography

b)

gel electrophoresis

c)

direct harvesting

d)

genetic engineering

20.

The results of which laboratory technique are represented in the diagram?

a)

chromatography

b)

manipulation of genes

c)

genetic engineering

d)

gel electrophoresis

21.

A student performed a gel electrophoresis experiment. The results are represented in the diagram

below. Compared to the fragments at the top of the gel, the fragments at the lower end are

a)

larger, and move slower

b)

larger, and move faster

c)

smaller, and move faster

d)

smaller, and move slower

22.
GMO stands for
a)
genetically made organism
b)
genetically modified organism
c)
gene manipulated organism
d)
Genetic mutant organism
23.
DNA
a)
Deoxyribonucleic acid
b)
Deribonucleonic acid
c)
Deoxyribosomal acide
24.
Genes are found on
a)
ribosomes
b)
Chromosomes
c)
lysosomes
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
25.
Which statement is true?
a)
Your DNA is the same as your siblings.
b)
Your set of DNA is identical to your mothers.
c)
Your set of DNA is identical to your fathers.
d)
Your DNA is unique to you.