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Biotechnology Questions (Quizizz)

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

  1. What do scientists use to “CUT” DNA? 

a)
Saw
b)

Restriction enzymes

c)
Scissors
d)
Knife
2.

What technique can these cut DNA fragments (after they are cut) be separated out on?

a)
centrifugation
b)
paper chromatography
c)
spectrophotometry
d)
gel electrophoresis
3.

  1. How is the DNA separated out in gel electrophoresis?

a)
By smell and taste
b)

By size and charge

c)
By temperature and pressure
d)
By color and texture
4.

In gel electrophoresis DNA moves from an area of what charge to an area of what charge?

a)
positive charge to neutral charge
b)
positive charge to negative charge
c)
negative charge to positive charge
d)
neutral charge to positive charge
5.

When DNA separates by gel electrophoresis, larger fragments are where and smaller fragments are where of the gel?

a)

Larger fragments are near the bottom, and smaller fragments are near the top of the gel.

b)

Larger fragments are near the top, and smaller fragments are near the bottom of the gel.

c)

Larger fragments are evenly distributed, and smaller fragments are near the top of the gel.

d)

Larger fragments are near the top, and smaller fragments are evenly distributed on the gel.

6.

When DNA separates by gel electrophoresis how does DNA charge come into play?

a)

DNA molecules are negatively charged

b)

DNA molecules are neutral

c)

DNA molecules have no charge

d)

DNA molecules are positively charged

7.

  1. What is selective breeding?

a)
Breeding organisms with undesirable traits to produce offspring with those same traits
b)
Breeding random organisms without considering their traits
c)
Breeding organisms with desirable traits to produce offspring with different traits
d)
Breeding specific organisms with desirable traits to produce offspring with those same traits
8.

What are 3 species that have arisen/came from wild cabbage?

a)
broccoli, cauliflower, and kale
b)
carrot, potato, tomato
c)
apple, banana, orange
d)
lettuce, spinach, radish
9.

  1. A species that have arisen from wild cabbage with white flower that does NOT produce chlorophyll? 

a)
Broccoli
b)
Spinach
c)
Cauliflower
d)
Carrot
10.

What is polyploidy?

a)
Genetic condition with incomplete set of chromosomes
b)
Genetic condition with alternating sets of chromosomes
c)
Genetic condition with only one set of chromosomes
d)
Genetic condition with more than two complete sets of chromosomes
11.

List 3 ways to manipulate DNA

a)
Chromosome rearrangement, Genetic splicing, Nucleotide shuffling
b)
Gene editing, PCR, DNA sequencing
c)
RNA editing, Protein synthesis, Cell division
d)
DNA painting, DNA sculpting, DNA coloring
12.

  1. What does PCR stand for? 

a)
Polymerase Chain Reaction
b)
Polarized Chromosome Resonance
c)
Preliminary Chemical Reaction
d)
Protein Chain Reaction
13.

What does PCR do to DNA?

a)

Amplifies DNA (make more copies of DNA)

b)
Adds color to DNA
c)
Reduces DNA
d)
Cleans DNA
14.

What is a plasmid?

a)
A small, circular DNA molecule found in bacteria
b)
A type of protein found in the cell membrane
c)
A large, linear DNA molecule found in bacteria
d)
A type of virus that infects bacteria
15.

  1. what organism has plasmid DNA?

a)
Fungi
b)
Humans
c)
Viruses
d)
Bacteria
16.

What is a transgenic plant?

a)
A plant that can survive in extreme temperatures
b)
A plant that grows in multiple colors
c)
A plant that has been genetically modified by inserting genes from another species.
d)
A plant that produces electricity
17.

What is the difference between a transgenic organism AND a selectively bred organism?

a)
Transgenic organisms have no genetic modifications, while selectively bred organisms have extensive genetic modifications
b)
Transgenic organisms are naturally occurring, while selectively bred organisms are artificially created
c)
Transgenic organisms are only found in plants, while selectively bred organisms are only found in animals
d)

Transgenic organisms have genes from other species inserted into their genome.

18.

  1. From the Genetic Engineering overview, what are the 3 Major categories that can be most useful?

a)
Cloning, hybridization, and mutation
b)
Cell division, photosynthesis, and respiration
c)
Evolution, natural selection, and adaptation
d)

Gene editing, synthetic biology, and genetically modified organismsn (GMOs)

19.

What is a genetically modified organism?

a)
An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques
b)
An organism that has been created through selective breeding
c)
An organism that has been altered using chemical pesticides
d)
An organism that has evolved naturally in the wild
20.

The 3 major plants listed that are transgenic

a)
Soybean, Corn, Cotton
b)
Tomato, Potato, Carrot
c)
Rice, Wheat, Barley
d)
Apple, Orange, Banana
21.

The 2 major organisms listed that are already modified

a)
Wheat and rice
b)
Cows and pigs
c)
Corn and soybeans
d)
Apples and oranges
22.

Genetic engineering can prevent and treat diseases in humans, what are four examples.

a)
Obesity, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke
b)
Influenza, pneumonia, common cold, allergies
c)
Diabetes, asthma, arthritis, hypertension
d)
Cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Huntington's disease, muscular dystrophy
23.

What is a DNA fingerprint?

a)
A unique pattern of DNA sequences that can be used to identify individuals
b)
A type of fingerprint left at a crime scene
c)
A method of identifying people based on their fingerprints
d)
A pattern of lines on the skin that can be used for identification
24.

What is an example of how DNA fingerprint would be useful in the real world? 


a)
Predicting the weather patterns
b)
Determining the gender of an individual
c)
Diagnosing a medical condition
d)
Identifying suspects in criminal investigations
25.

Who comiited the crime based on this DNA fingerprint?

a)

Suspect 1

b)

Suspect 2

c)

Suspect 3

d)

None

26.

Who is the father based on this DNA fingerprint?

a)

Man 1

b)

Man 2

c)

Man 3

d)

None

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