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WorksheetsGenetic Engineering: What & How?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
The process wherein DNA is manipulated to alter an organism's characteristics.
Gene Sequencing
DNA Profiling
Genetic Engineering
Gene Expression
All terms are used to describe genetic engineering EXCEPT:
Recombinant DNA Technology
Genetic Manipulation
Genetic Modification
DNA Splicing Technology
To combine the gene of interest with the vector, a biologist must perform what step in genetic engineering process?
Cleavage
Ligation
Host Introduction
Cloning
The image shown is a hypothetical recombinant DNA. How do you call the red portion of this rDNA?
vector
splice
gene of interest
clone
A biologist selected and cut the gene of interest from a donor cell. What step in genetic engineering did he perform?
Isolation
Ligation
Host Introduction
Cleavage
Dr. Sinuhin has successfully created a recombinant DNA. To make copies of this genetic material for the purpose of his research, what process must he perform?
ligation
host introduction
cloning
screening
If you want to create a pig that fluoresce like a jellyfish, from where would the gene of interest come from in this situation?
from the pig's genotype
from the biologist's DNA bank
from the black market
from the jellyfish's genetic material
Which of the following are genetically engineered organisms? [You can select more than one.]
For an organism to express the trait of interest, the rDNA must be introduced to the host.
TRUE
FALSE
Aside from creating GMOs, scientists can also screen and harvest proteins from rDNA expression.
TRUE
FALSE
