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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would be an example of gene therapy technology?development of a nasal spray that contains copies of the normal gene that is defective in person with cystic fibrosiscutting DNA into fragments with restriction enzymesmodifying E. coli to produce indigo dye for coloring denim blue jeansseparation DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Human Genome Project has made diagnosing genetic disorders easier.Once a genetic disorder is diagnosed, ____ can be used as a possible treatment.cell culturesgene therapyDNA fingerprintingPCR
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA gene gun and a virus may both be classified as ____ because they are mechanisms by which foreign DNA may be transferred into a host cell.bacteriaplasmidsvectorssplicers
- 4. Multiple Choice____ are produced when DNA from another species is inserted into the genome of an organism, which then begins to produce the protein encoded on the recombinant DNA.vectorsplasmidstransgenic organismsgene guns
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA ____ is a small ring of DNA found in a bacterial cell.virusplasmidgene bulletPCR
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe entire collection of genes within human cells is referred to as the ______.human genomekaryotypepedigreegene map
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a gene?
A section of DNA
A bundle of DNA
Every cell in your body has 23 pairs of genes
All of the genetic material in your cells
- 8. Multiple Choice
Besides the nucleus, which other organelle in your cell has DNA in it?
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes "restriction enzymes?"
Enzymes that cut DNA
Enzymes that build DNA
Enzymes that dissolve DNA
Enzymes that turn DNA into RNA
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes "gel electrophoresis?"
A tool for separating chunks of DNA
A tool for editing someone's genes
A tool for adding genes from a new species into an organism's DNA
Copying DNA to make an identical organism
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes "DNA Fingerprinting?"
Means the same thing as "gel electrophoresis"
Used to edit someone's genes
Used to move genes from one organism into another
Used to copy an organism's genome
- 12. Multiple Choice
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) are:
Organisms whose genes / DNA have been edited
Organisms who have received new stem cells to cure a disease
Organisms whose DNA has been copied
Organisms whose entire genome has been sequenced
- 13. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of the human genome project?
To know which protein is made from EACH gene in the human genome
To know which type of stem cells to use in research
To know which sections of human DNA could best be used for cloning
To know which genes are most easily edited in gene therapy
- 14. Multiple Choice
Electrophoresis separates fragments based on size and charge
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
This laboratory procedure is known as
CLONING
gel electrophoresis
chromatography
use of a dichotomous key
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho is the father?Dad 1Dad 2Dad 3can not be determined
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThis diagram shows the DNA fingerprints of a common ancestor of Deer Species. Which deer species is most related to the common ancestor234
- 18. Multiple ChoiceMr. Jones was killed in a car accident. Afterwards, a former girlfriend filed a paternity suit claiming that Mr. Jones was the father of her child, and thus she was entitled to the man’s estate. Which sample of DNA would have to be from Mr. Jones if he were the child’s father?2345
- 19. Multiple ChoiceBob was found dead in his home. Crime scene analysis showed signs of a struggle. Blood was collected from the crime scene, the victim, and three suspects. Which suspect likely committed the crime?SueLisaJohnNone of these
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