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DNA Technology IP

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

​ (a)   is a molecular technology that is primarily used for amplifying specific DNA sequences.

Choose from the below words
Polymerase Chain Reaction PCR
Gel Electrophoresis
Genetic Engineering
2.

In molecular biology experiments, gel electrophoresis is primarily used for -

a)

Amplifying DNA sequences

b)

Cutting DNA at specific sites

c)

Separating DNA fragments based on size

d)

Introducing foreign DNA into a host organism

3.

Genetic engineering practices involve...

a)

Analyzing DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis

b)

Cloning genes using PCR

c)

Manipulating the genetic material of organisms

d)

Determining the sequence of DNA bases

4.

Which of the following is a potential application of genetic engineering?

a)

Studying fossil records

b)

Observing cellular respiration

c)

Analyzing soil composition

d)

Producing genetically identical organisms

5.

Genetic engineering practices have significantly impacted ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Human healthcare
Atmospheric conditions
Ocean currents
Geological formations
6.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?

a)

Transformation

b)

Annealing

c)

Elongation

d)

Denaturation

7.

Genetic engineering practices involve the...

a)

Introduction of foreign DNA into a host organism

b)

Replication of DNA strands in a test tube

c)

Purification of DNA from a tissue sample

d)

Measurement of DNA concentration in a solution

8.

PCR technology is based on the use of ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
Ligase enzyme
Restriction enzymes
9.

​ (a)   separates DNA fragments based on their charge and size.

Choose from the below words
Gel electrophoresis
Genetic engineering
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
10.

Genetic engineering practices have been instrumental in...

a)

Predicting weather patterns

b)

Studying ocean currents

c)

Creating genetically modified crops

d)

Analyzing rock formations

11.

PCR technology is essential for...

a)

Producing artificial organs

b)

Analyzing bacterial cell walls

c)

Diagnosing genetic diseases

d)

Observing cellular respiration

12.

A scientist studying the results of a DNA gel electrophoresis from four different species. What kind of information can the scientist determine from the test?

a)

How closely related the species are

b)

Which species are carnivorous

c)

How different species live

d)

What is the common ancestor for the species

13.

Which two species are most closely related?

a)

2 & 3

b)

1 & 4

c)

1 & 3

d)

2 & 4

14.

Which of the following individuals is most related to John according to the results of the DNA fingerprinting analysis shown below?

a)

Ann

b)

Mark

c)

Jen

d)

Alex