WorksheetsUnit 5: Biotechnology Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism
Cloning
Gel Electrophoresis
Genetic Engineering
DNA Fingerprinting
Which suspect left the blood stain?
Bob
Sue
John
Lisa
The process that has been used for centruries to create purebred animals such as black labs is called
recombinant DNA
cloning
selective breeding
Problems with cloning are
creating too many embryos that are unneeded
premature aging and a high failure rate
they have a tendency to overpopulate
Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?
agriculture
automobile
media
none of the above
Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?
finding evidence of crimes
making new medicines to cure sicknesses
discovering the cause of hereditary diseases
breeding better varieties of crops and livestock
Which is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology?
improving solar energy collection
transporting textiles at higher rates
creating crop foods that resist insect pests
repairing historical sites with quality materials
This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism
Cloning
Gel Electrophoresis
Genetic Engineering
DNA Fingerprinting
This is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.
Cloning
Gel Electrophoresis
Genetic Engineering
DNA Fingerprinting
Scientists implant a gene into a species of tomato plant that makes them ripen faster and stay firm as they are transported to stores. What is the benefit of this technology?
Increased toxins in the food.
Increase shelf life and availablity.
Decreased size of tomatoes.
Increased seed production
Which is most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?
cost of the technology
advantage of the technology
public opinion of the technology
benefits of the technology outweighing the harm
True or False: There are bacteria that can clean up oil spills.
True
False
