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Unit 5: Biotechnology Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The process of changing the genetic material of a living organism 
a)
Genetic Modification
b)
Taxonomy
c)
Adapting
d)
Bioremediation
2.

This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism

a)

Cloning

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

DNA Fingerprinting

3.
What is recombinant DNA?
a)
Adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another
b)
DNA which has been changed over generations by natural selection
c)
DNA that causes genetic disorders
d)
DNA that has been sequenced
4.
Another name for GMO (Genetically Modified Organsim) is ____________.
a)
Transgenic
b)
Transplanted
c)
Transducted
d)
Plasmid
5.
True or False: Gel electrophoresis allow scientist to compare DNA of different individuals.
a)
True
b)
False
6.

Which suspect left the blood stain?

a)

Bob

b)

Sue

c)

John

d)

Lisa

7.

The process that has been used for centruries to create purebred animals such as black labs is called

a)

recombinant DNA

b)

cloning

c)

selective breeding

8.

Problems with cloning are

a)

creating too many embryos that are unneeded

b)

premature aging and a high failure rate

c)

they have a tendency to overpopulate

9.

Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?

a)

agriculture

b)

automobile

c)

media

d)

none of the above

10.

Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?

a)

finding evidence of crimes

b)

making new medicines to cure sicknesses

c)

discovering the cause of hereditary diseases

d)

breeding better varieties of crops and livestock

11.

Which is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology?

a)

improving solar energy collection

b)

transporting textiles at higher rates

c)

creating crop foods that resist insect pests

d)

repairing historical sites with quality materials

12.
Which of the below biotechnological advances is MOST beneficial to Florida FARMERS?
a)
Development of disease resistant plants for higher yields
b)
Development of more effective human vaccines
c)
The ability to create more antibiotics from bacteria
d)
Producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants
13.
Which of the below is an ethical issue in the field biotechnology?
a)
Outrageous cost - very expensive
b)
We can live longer and healthier lives
c)
Sometimes the harm outweighs the good
d)
Public opinion of the technology
14.
This science allows us to alter the DNA of an orange tree so the fruit contains more vitamin C.
a)
Physical science
b)
Biotechnology
c)
Biology
d)
Geology
15.
The entire collection of genes within human cells is referred to as the ______.
a)
human genome
b)
karyotype
c)
pedigree
d)
gene map
16.

This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism

a)

Cloning

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

DNA Fingerprinting

17.

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

18.

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?

a)

Increased toxins in the food.

b)

Increase shelf life and availablity.

c)

Decreased size of tomatoes.

d)

Increased seed production

19.

Which is most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?

a)

cost of the technology

b)

advantage of the technology

c)

public opinion of the technology

d)

benefits of the technology outweighing the harm

20.

True or False: There are bacteria that can clean up oil spills.

a)

True

b)

False