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Worksheets1.6 Genetic Engineering
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is recombinant DNA
DNA from 2 different organisms combined
DNA from 2 different ribosomes
DNA that is separated out from a vector
Which of the following could be used as a vector for a human gene?
Bacterial Plasmid
Bacteria
A mitochondria
mRNA
"transgenic" refers to an animal that:
Has DNA from another organism spliced into its genome
Has undergone DNA modification
Has unique genes for its species
A circular piece of DNA, found in bacteria, is called:
A plasmid
mRNA
Ribosome
Nucleotide
Humans with genetic diseases can have a gene inserted into their body using a virus. This is called:
Gene therapy
Cloning
DNA fingerprinting
What cell organelle is removed from a bacterial cell during Genetic Engineering?
Nucleus
Plasmid
Chloroplast
Ribosome
What is removed from the chromosome of an animal cell during Genetic Engineering?
Gene
Plasmid
Nucleus
Ribosome
What is used to 'cut' the bacterial plasmid open?
Gene
Chromosome
Enzyme
Protein
What takes place after the gene is extracted and the plasmid is cut open?
The plasmid is inserted into the bacterial cell
The gene is extracted from the chromosome
The gene is inserted into the plasmid
The bacterial cell multiplies
What molecule is used to seal the required gene into the plasmid?
Protein
Enzyme
Chromosome
Cellulose
Which of the following is an example of a medical product of Genetic Engineering?
Starch
Insulin
Amylase
Glucose
Why is the genetically modified plasmid added into a bacterial cell?
To reproduce rapidly
To reproduce slowly
It is the only cell that fits
It looks good
A
B
C
D
Structure X is a Gene
Structure X is a Plasmid
Structure X is a Chromosome
Structure X is a Bacterial Cell
What is transferred from one organism to another during Genetic Engineering?
A nucleus
Enzymes
Genetic information
Plasmids
