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Biotechnology

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is dolly the sheep?

a)

A cloned sheep

b)

A ordinary sheep

c)

I don't know

2.

Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

a)

medicine and agriculture

b)

construction and engineering

c)

water treatment and electricity generation

d)

communication and information technology

3.

What technique is used for separating DNA fragments?

a)

Gel electrophoresis

b)

Chromatography

c)

Transformation

d)

Transduction

4.

Genomic library construction is concerned with ___________

a)

Gene isolation

b)

Protein production

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Regeneration

5.

The first genomic libraries were cloned in _______________

a)

Plasmid

b)

Bacteria

c)

Human

d)

Plants

6.

Chimeric DNA is

a)

Gene clone

b)

Recombinant-DNA

c)

Transposon

d)

Vector shuttle

7.

Clones have the exact same:

a)

Personalities

b)

Physical appearances

c)

Intelligence levels

d)

Genetic material

8.

A technique for making millions of copies of a specific region of DNA.

a)

DNA ligase

b)

restriction enzymes

c)

gel electrophoresis

d)

polymerase chain reaction

9.

What is the best definition for "primer"?

a)

An oligonucleotide of unknown sequence that is used to amplify the target gene.

b)

An oligonucleotide of known sequence that is used to amplify the target gene.

c)

An oligonucleotide of known sequence that is annealed to the target gene, allowing Taq polymerase to bind.

d)

A section of DNA on the target gene that is the binding site for Taq polymerase.

10.

Some yeast genes can be replaced by human genes that then continue to produce the same human proteins in the yeast cells. Which statement helps to explain this evidence?

a)

The DNA of yeast and humans is identical.

b)

Yeast and humans have the same number of chromosomes.

c)

The genetic code is universal.

d)

Yeast and humans are both eukaryotes.

11.

What does PCR stand for?

a)

Polymerase Cytoplasmic Reaction

b)

Polymerase Chromosomal Reaction

c)

Polymerase Chain Reaction

d)

Probably Cannot React

12.

At what temperature does the Denature step of PCR occur?

a)

95° C

b)

50° C

c)

72° C

d)

Any temperature

13.
What happens in the Denature step of PCR?
a)
The DNA nucleotides are broken apart.
b)
The base-pairing rules for DNA are reversed.
c)
The double-stranded DNA is separated into two single strands of DNA.
d)
The DNA is returned to its natural setting.
14.

What is the function of a primer in PCR?

a)

To identify the particular region of DNA to be copied by PCR.

b)

To copy DNA.

c)

To create DNA nucleotides.

d)

To maintain the temperature of the PCR reaction.

15.

A technique for making millions of copies of a specific region of DNA.

a)

DNA ligase

b)

restriction enzymes

c)

gel electrophoresis

d)

polymerase chain reaction

16.

From where does Taq polymerase come?

a)

Bacteria that live in hydrothermal vents/hot springs.

b)

Cambodia

c)

The rain forest

d)

The CDC

17.

plasmid pBR322 is developed by

a)

Beadle and Tatum

b)

Watson and Crick

c)

Bolivar and Rodriguez

d)

Jacob and Monad

18.

Some restriction enzymes produce "sticky ends". Sticky ends are . . .

a)

double stranded DNA aligned with each other

b)

single-stranded DNA aligned with host DNA

c)

ends of a double stranded DNA strand

d)

single-stranded DNA "overhangs" that can bind to complementary DNA

19.

In cloning vector, the antibiotics resistant gene are used

a)

As sequences from where replication starts

b)

To keep the cultures free of infection

c)

As selectable markers

d)

To select healthy vectors

20.

Restriction Enzymes were primarily used as....

a)

defense by protozoa against antibiotics

b)

tools by viruses to cleave bacterial genome

c)

defense by bacteria against bacteriophages viruses

d)

tools to cleave DNA during replication

21.

A cloning vector is

a)

An agent that transfers a DNA segment to a RNA molecule

b)

An agent that transfers a RNA segment to a DNA molecule

c)

An agent that transfers a foreign gene from one DNA molecule to another

d)

An agent that transfers a pathogen

22.

How do we name restriction Enzymes ?

a)

First two letter in Cap for Genus, next one letter in small for species, next one letter for strain and roman numeral for order of discovery

b)

First letter in Cap for Genus, next two letter in small for species, next one letter for strain and roman numeral for order of discovery

c)

First two letter in Cap for Genus, next one letter in small for species, next one letter for strain and English numeral for order of discovery

d)

First two letter in Cap for Genus, next one letter in capital for species, next one letter for strain and roman numeral for order of discovery

23.

The term molecular scissors generally refers to

a)

DNA polymerases

b)

RNA polymerases

c)

Restriction endonucleases

d)

DNA ligases

24.

What is transformation?

a)

Procedure though which a piece of DNA incorporated into bacterium

b)

Procedure though which a piece of carbohydrate incorporated into bacterium

c)

Procedure though which a piece of lipid incorporated into bacterium

d)

Procedure though which a piece of protein incorporated into bacterium

25.

Commonly used cloning vector is/are

a)

pBR322

b)

pUC19

c)

pUC18

d)

all the above

26.

In order to insert a human gene into plasmid, both must

a)

code for the same gene product.

b)

be cut by the same restriction enzyme.

c)

originate from the same type of cell.

d)

have identical sequences.

27.

Restriction Enzymes . . .

a)

cut DNA at precise locations

b)

help bacteria to pick up DNA

c)

move DNA through a gel

d)

copy DNA

28.

What is a palindrome?

a)

A sequence that is complementary to the other

b)

A sequence that reads the same forwards and backwards

c)

A blunt end resulting from a restriction enzyme

d)

A sticky end resulting from a restriction enzyme

29.

What are selectable marker ?

a)

a radium labelled marker

b)

a type of sequence

c)

a resistant gene

d)

a type of protein

30.

What is the importance of cos sites in cosmids?

a)

to make cosmids infectious

b)

to make cosmids competent

c)

allow DNA to be packaged inside lambda phage heads

d)

permit replication as plasmid in bacteria

31.

How do you overcome vector religation problem?

a)

Use polymerase enzyme

b)

Use restriction enzymes

c)

Use alkaline phosphatase enzyme

d)

Use ligase enzyme

32.

The restriction enzyme ECOR1 has the property of?

a)

Endonuclease activity

b)

Ligation activity

c)

Correcting the topology of replicating DNA

d)

Exonuclease activity

33.

pBR322 is an __________________ vector

a)

original

b)

cosmid

c)

artificial

d)

natural

34.

Which statement describes the most likely effect of transformation on bacteria such as E. coli?

a)

Transformed bacteria express a new protein product.

b)

Transformed bacteria have multiple chromosomes.

c)

Transformed bacteria reproduce more quickly.

d)

Transformed bacteria become a new species.

35.

Which of the following represents the correct order of steps in transformation?

a)

heat-shock bacterial cells, cut plasmid with restriction endonuclease, use ligase to seal human gene of interest and plasmid together, select for transformed bacteria

b)

cut plasmid with restriction endonuclease, select for transformed bacteria, use ligase to seal human gene of interest and plasmid together, heat-shock bacterial cells

c)

cut plasmid with restriction endonuclease, use ligase to seal human gene of interest and plasmid together, heat-shock bacterial cells, select for transformed bacteria

d)

use ligase to seal human gene of interest and plasmid together, heat-shock bacterial cells, select for transformed bacteria, cut plasmid with restriction endonuclease

36.

Which tool is correctly matched with its function?

a)

endonuclease — seals a human gene of interest into a bacterial plasmid

b)

ligase — isolates a human gene of interest

c)

transformation — introduces a bacterial plasmid into a cell

d)

gel electrophoresis — amplifies a human gene of interest

37.
Which of the following is a protein that acts as DNA scissors?
a)
plasmid
b)
restriction enzyme
c)
ligase
d)
protein expression
38.

GAATTC IS RECOGNITION site for restriction endonuclease

a)

Hind III

b)

EcoR I

c)

Bam I

d)

Hae III

39.

Which type of restriction endonuclease is used in recombinant DNA technology

(a)  

40.

The recognition sites for restriction enzymes are :

a)

a).Tautomer

b)

b). Pallindrome

c)

c).Metamere

d)

d).Acronym

41.

How do we name restriction Enzymes ?

a)

a).First letter in Cap for Genus, next two letter in small for species, next one letter for strain and roman numeral for order of discovery

b)

b). First two letter in Cap for Genus, next one letter in small for species, next one letter for strain and English numeral for order of discovery

c)

c). First two letter in Cap for Genus, next one letter in capital for species, next one letter for strain and roman numeral for order of discovery

d)

d). First two letter in Cap for Genus, next one letter in small for species, next one letter for strain and roman numeral for order of discovery

42.

The sequence that that restriction Enzymes recognizes contains how many bases?

a)

a).1

b)

b). 3

c)

c).6

d)

d).12

43.

Who discovered Restriction Enzymes?

a)

a).Watson and Crick

b)

b).Arber ,Natha, Linn

c)

c).Jacob and Monod

d)

d).Beadle and Tatum

44.

Restriction endonuclease cuts DNA at

a)

Restricted site

b)

any site

c)

non specific site

d)

none

45.

plasmid is present in ____

a)

plant cell

b)

virus

c)

bacteria

d)

none

46.

(a)   is used as host in gene cloning

47.

cloning is

a)

production of different copies

b)

production of similar copies

c)

both

d)

none

48.

what is a gene

a)

DNA

b)

RNA

c)

PROTEIN

d)

ALL THE ABOVE

49.

In the laboratory all specimens should be treated as pathogenic.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

High risk patients for infection “susceptible host” include cancer patients, transplant patients, and healthy athletes.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

A microorganism that cannot live outside the cells of another living organism is called:

   

a)

a flagella  

b)

parasitic

c)

a spore

d)

pathogenic

52.

In Biosafety level 2, Special containment practices and devices are generally not required.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

What is the classification of Biosafety level 1 laboratory

a)

Involve with no infectious bacteria

b)

The lab activities consider low risk to community

c)

Involve any infectious disease bacteria but will not harm to community.

d)

Involve any infectious disease bacteria and easily been spreading due to contact from one individual to another.

54.

The use of nonpathogenic Escherichia coli, other non-infectious bacteria such as Bacillus subtilis fall under what biosafety level?

a)

Level 1

b)

Level 2

c)

Level 3

d)

Level 4

55.

(a)   enzymes are called molecular scissors.

56.
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
57.
A lab technique used in crime fighting to prove a suspects innocence or guilt is known as:
a)
genetic engineering
b)
PCR
c)
electrophoresis
d)
gene therapy
58.

Which would be a desirable trait scientists may want to create in a transgenic plant?

a)

the ability to resist insects

b)

the ability to grow less fruit

c)

the ability to change color in the winter

d)

the ability to use a lot of water

59.

The site of production of ADA in the body is

a)

erythrocytes

b)

lymphocytes

c)

blood plasma

d)

osteocytes.

60.

What is the most useful change biotechnology has made in agriculture?

a)

Crops need more water

b)

Crops need more nutrients

c)

Crops need more time to grow

d)

Crops resist more diseases

61.

What term describes how humans created pure-bred dogs?

a)

artificial selection

b)

cloning

c)

crossbreeding

d)

selective breeding

62.

What would be a positive reason to genetically alter Fraser Fir trees in North Carolina to make them more resistant to rot?

a)

By producing crops that are frost resistant

b)

By making robots to replace large farm machines

c)

The population of fir trees would increase and grow healthier.

d)

By increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity

63.

In what way is biotechnology useful to law enforcement agencies such as the police or FBI?

a)

It can help identify who was present at the scene of a crime.

b)

It can help undercover officers disguise themselves.

c)

It might help determine who might be the victime of a future crime.

d)

It can help determine who is most likely to become a criminal in the future.

64.

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

65.

A company that creates hair dye would most likely employ a bio-technician for which job?

a)

researching trends

b)

developing new colors

c)

creating cost effective packaging

d)

developing a product that will be safe for consumers

66.

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

a)

Cloning

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

DNA Fingerprinting

67.
The process of changing the genetic material of a living organism 
a)
Genetic Modification
b)
Taxonomy
c)
Adapting
d)
Bioremediation