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- 1. Multiple Choice
______ is the manipulation of organisms or their parts to produce useful products.GeneticsHeredityBiotechnologyRecombinant Technology - 2. Multiple ChoiceA _____ is an organism with identical DNA to the original.transgenicclonerecombinantplasmid
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of the _____ was to map out all of the human genes and is now used for gene ____.human genome project, therapyhuman chromosome map, correctionDNA fingerprint, extractiongel electrophoresis, modification
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these fields are most likely related to the use of biotechnology?construction and engineeringmedicine and agriculturewater treatment and electricity generationcommunication and computer technology
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA scientist cloned a goat. Which of these is a true statement about the cloned goat?It has new genes and traitsIt lacks the genes for reproductionIt has the genes that are identical to the original goatIt looks the same but has different genes.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich technique would most likely be used by forensic scientists?CloningGene TherapyDNA FingerprintingKaryotyping
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA new variety of rice called golden rice has been genetically modified to have vitamin A. People in starving countries can eat this rice and receive the vitamin A. Without this rice people go blind from vitamin A deficiency. What word(s) below best describes this rice?electrophoresisDNA fingerprintingG.M.Oclone
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe blood stain most likely belongs toBobSueJohnLisa
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy is DNA fingerprinting used?To determine who is the child's fatherLink suspects to a crime scenedetermine if a family relationship exist between two peopleall of the above
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of a transgenic animal ?DogLionMouse that carries a florescent green proteinCat
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich is one reason scientists produce transgenic organisms?to create new habitats for endangered speciesto control microorganisms in the soilto prevent habitats from being destroyedto treat certain types of diseases
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThis diagram shows the DNA fingerprints of a common ancestor of Deer Species. Which deer species is most related to the common ancestor234
- 13. Multiple ChoiceTwo humans believe they are related. Which would be the best technique to determine if they are related?testing blood typescomparing DNAexamining karyotypestesting for genetic disorders
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following cuts DNA into small pieces?dissolving blue dyerestriction enzymessurgically cutting DNA under microscope
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThis diagram represents which of the following?Gel electrophoresisGene therapyCloningGenetic engineering
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes stem cells?stem cells can only come from embryosstem cells can only come from adult bone marrowstem cells do not ever changestem cells can develop into different specialized cells
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA cloned pig has a diploid chromosome number of 35. What is the diploid chromosome number of the pig cell that was used to produce the clone?17.5703523
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a use of genetically engineered bacteria?making human insulinDNA fingerprint for blood left at a crime sceneproducing corn that is resistant to herbicides
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIn what way did gene therapy, the replacement of a faulty gene with a normal one, stimulate medical research?New medications had to be developed and tested.The effects of viral DNA had to be studied.The way in which DNA replicates had to be determined.The genes on each chromosome had to be mapped and described.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceStem cell research has been a controversial subject in past years. What is the reason for this?Cells for study are often taken from human embryos.Stem cell techniques will not accomplish the intended purpose.The cells cannot be isolated.Replacement tissue will never be grown from a person's own stem cells.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe process of producing millions of copies of a specific DNA.PCRPPARNAPTB
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhen an electrical current is used to separate a mixture of DNA...electricityrestriction mapsgel electrophoresiselectron map
- 23. Multiple ChoiceScientists have produced plants that are resistant to herbicides. Which application of biotechnology is most likely being used?genetic cloningrecombinant DNADNA fingerprintinggenetic engineering
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA small, circular piece of DNA used for inserting new genetic material into another organism.MutationProteiinPlasmidBioinformatics
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe physical appearance of an organism.GenotypePhenotypeProteinPlasmid
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe building blocks of a protein moleculeCellCloneAmino AcidsGenome
- 27. Multiple ChoiceIn selective breeding, it usually refers to offspring of two different species or strains.FermintaionHybridPhenotypesProteins
- 28. Multiple ChoiceArtificially changing the genetic material of a cell.Amino AcidNucleic AcidPhenotypeGenetic Engineering
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe chemical molecule that is the basic genetic material found in all cells.DNAGenomeHybridProtein
- 30. Multiple ChoiceA protein that accelerates the rate of chemical reactionsGeneDNAEnzymeHybrid
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