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Genetic Engineering: What & How?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

The process wherein DNA is manipulated to alter an organism's characteristics.

a)

Gene Sequencing

b)

DNA Profiling

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

Gene Expression

2.

All terms are used to describe genetic engineering EXCEPT:

a)

Recombinant DNA Technology

b)

Genetic Manipulation

c)

Genetic Modification

d)

DNA Splicing Technology

3.

To combine the gene of interest with the vector, a biologist must perform what step in genetic engineering process?

a)

Cleavage

b)

Ligation

c)

Host Introduction

d)

Cloning

4.

The image shown is a hypothetical recombinant DNA. How do you call the red portion of this rDNA?

a)

vector

b)

splice

c)

gene of interest

d)

clone

5.

A biologist selected and cut the gene of interest from a donor cell. What step in genetic engineering did he perform?

a)

Isolation

b)

Ligation

c)

Host Introduction

d)

Cleavage

6.

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?

a)

ligation

b)

host introduction

c)

cloning

d)

screening

7.

If you want to create a pig that fluoresce like a jellyfish, from where would the gene of interest come from in this situation?

a)

from the pig's genotype

b)

from the biologist's DNA bank

c)

from the black market

d)

from the jellyfish's genetic material

8.

Which of the following are genetically engineered organisms? [You can select more than one.]

a)
b)
c)
9.

For an organism to express the trait of interest, the rDNA must be introduced to the host.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Aside from creating GMOs, scientists can also screen and harvest proteins from rDNA expression.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE