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WorksheetsGenetic Modification Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
What is genetic modification?
a)
The process of selective breeding to produce desired traits
b)
Changing the genetic material of an organism by removing, changing, or inserting genes
c)
The natural mutation of genes over time
d)
The process of cloning an entire organism
2.
Which of the following is NOT an example of genetic modification?
a)
Inserting human insulin genes into bacteria
b)
Creating herbicide-resistant crops
c)
Selective breeding of dogs for specific traits
d)
Adding genes to rice to increase vitamin content
3.
Which enzymes are used to cut DNA at specific sequences during genetic modification?
a)
DNA ligase
b)
Restriction enzymes
c)
Polymerase enzymes
d)
Transcription enzymes
4.
What is a plasmid?
a)
A type of bacteria used in genetic modification
b)
A circular piece of DNA found in bacteria that can be used as a vector
c)
A tool used to cut DNA
d)
A protein produced by genetically modified organisms
5.
What is the purpose of DNA ligase in genetic modification?
a)
To cut DNA at specific points
b)
To join DNA fragments together
c)
To identify genes of interest
d)
To multiply bacteria
6.
Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop?
a)
Organic tomatoes
b)
Golden Rice (with added vitamin A)
c)
Naturally pest-resistant potatoes
d)
Hybrid corn produced by cross-pollination
7.
What are 'sticky ends' in the context of genetic modification?
a)
The ends of DNA fragments that have complementary unpaired bases
b)
The ends of bacterial cells that allow them to stick to surfaces
c)
The sticky substance produced by genetically modified plants
d)
The ends of chromosomes that prevent genetic modification
8.
Which of the following is a common reason for genetically modifying crops?
a)
To make them taste better
b)
To make them more colorful
c)
To make them resistant to pests or herbicides
d)
To make them grow faster in cold weather
9.
Human insulin for diabetics can be produced by:
a)
Extracting it from pig pancreases
b)
Chemical synthesis in laboratories
c)
Genetically modified bacteria containing the human insulin gene
d)
Harvesting it from human donors
10.
Which of the following is a potential concern about genetically modified organisms?
a)
They might transfer modified genes to wild populations
b)
They use too much water
c)
They grow too slowly
d)
They are too expensive to produce
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