WorksheetsBiotechnology - Review 2025
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
Manipulating the genetic information of an organism
6. What is used to cut DNA into smaller fragments? (a)
7. What is being used to carry the new gene into the bacterial cell in recombinant DNA?
Cloning a small amount of DNA to create larger amounts of the DNA/genes is called ..
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Recombinant DNA
DNA fingerprinting
Restriction Enzymes
What is a potential benefit of using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for agriculture?
Increased crop yields and resistance to pests
Decreased need for technology in farming
Reduced variety of crop species
Enhanced natural beauty of the landscape
This laboratory procedure is known as DNA Fingerprinting. Why is this beneficial for forensics?
Helps to analyze proteins rather than DNA
Creates a fingerprint
which can identify the suspects DNA
It is not reliable or helpful when solving crimes
DNA does not need to be collected and used because everyone has the same pattern
What would be a direct benefit of biotechnology to agriculture in a time of severe drought?
Planting crops in shaded areas.
Genetically modifying crops to be resistant to changes in weather
Harvesting crops to have thick stems and leaves.
Select TWO reasons that biotechnology is used for scientific advancements in the real world.
Protein folding
Match suspect DNA to crime scene DNA
Modifying crops to be resistant to droughts and chemicals
Embalming dead bodies
