Biology, Science

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Biotechnology (Mini Quiz)

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  • Multiple Choice
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    Which form of Biotechnology is MOST LIKELY to be used in forensics?

    animal cloning

    DNA fingerprinting

    genetic engineering

    selective breeding

  • Multiple Choice
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    Which is a theoretical benefit for cloning?

    The variation in a species could be increased

    Organisms with new traits can be produced

    Genetic diseases in humans can be cured

    Populations of endangered species could be increased

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    A gene for human growth hormone (HGH) production is taken from human DNA and inserted into a bacterial plasmid. Which statement explains why bacteria are used as host organisms for creating recombinant DNA in this example?

    They replicate quickly, with each cell producing HGH

    They can be injected directly into patients to produce HGH

    They digest the gene and metabolize the nucleotides into HGH

    They provide the HGH production gene that can be inserted into a human cell

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