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- 1. Multiple Choice
This is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.
Cloning
Gel Electrophoresis
Genetic Engineering
DNA Fingerprinting
- 2. Multiple Choice
This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism
Cloning
Gel Electrophoresis
Genetic Engineering
DNA Fingerprinting
- 3. Multiple Choice
This is the practice of cutting DNA and separating it by the size of the pieces
Cloning
Gel Electrophoresis
Genetic Engineering
DNA Fingerprinting
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?
1
2
3
4
- 5. Multiple Choice
This is the practice of choosing individuals of a species to mate based on their desirable characteristics
Bacterial recombination
Natural selection
Genetic modification
Selective breeding
- 6. Multiple Choice
During gel electrophoresis, the _______ pieces of DNA move farthest down the gel
lightest
heaviest
ugliest
deadliest
- 7. Multiple Choice
Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?
agriculture
automobile
media
none of the above
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?
finding evidence of crimes
making new medicines to cure sicknesses
discovering the cause of hereditary diseases
breeding better varieties of crops and livestock
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich technique would most likely be used by forensic scientists?gene cloninggene therapyDNA fingerprintingkaryotyping
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat do all organisms have in common?They use DNA and RNA to pass on information.They are all eukaryotes.They are all prokaryotes.They are genetically identical.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMaggie is a transgenic goat. How does being transgenic make Maggie different from non-transgenic goats?Maggie has DNA from both of her parents.Maggie has DNA that winds around proteins.Maggie has DNA implanted from another organismMaggie has DNA that uses a different coding system.
- 12. Multiple ChoicePattern of DNA fragments obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs is?PCRChromosomeElectrophoresisDNA Fingerprinting
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is a GMO?
A genetically modified organism
An organism with altered DNA
An organism developed by scientists to have desired traits
All of the above
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are advantages of GMO's exceptpest resistant cropsmore nutritional foodsunknown long term health effectscreating more human insulin
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho was the first adult mammal successfully cloned?Dolly the SheepCopy Cat the CatDouble Donald the DuckAgouti Gout the Mouse
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