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Chapter 9

Quiz by David Larkin

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  • Q1
    Which list shows the steps to genetic engineering in the correct order?
    1. Cut DNA, 2. Screen, 3. Make Recombinant DNA, 4. Clone
    1. Cut DNA, 2. Make Recombinant DNA, 3. Clone, 4. Screen
    30s
  • Q2
    Making recombinant DNA is described as genes of interest contained in the DNA fragments are united with vector DNA, which are then bonded together with DNA ligase.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q3
    Which statement best describes Eugenics
    the study of human genes and their transmission from generation to generation
    the combining of genes from two different species to form new organisms
    the study of the genomes of eubacteria
    The use of selective breeding and sterilizations to improve the human genome
    30s
  • Q4
    Genetic testing can be sued to evaluate if a person carries the genetic mutation, BRCA 1 or 2 genes, that cause breast cancer. What is one disadvantage to this type of test?
    Personal health insurance premiums could rise
    Personal decisions about getting genetic testing may increase
    Personal diagnoses of cancer could be detected earlier.
    Personal choices regarding lifestyle could reduce cancer risk.
    30s
  • Q5
    Scientists want to isolate a particular gene to be transformed into another organism. What is one of the steps they need to take to make this happen.
    Cut the DNA into fragments
    Chemically terminate the transcription process
    Run a karyotype of the genome
    Make the DNA larger for easier access
    30s
  • Q6
    The term genetic engineering is best described as
    transferring genes from the genetic material of one organism to the genetic material of another organism
    causing organisms to evolve by changing their nucleotide sequences in the zygote
    creating new organisms by combining the genes of several different organisms
    creating new DNA strands from old DNA strands
    30s
  • Q7
    DNA formed by combining the DNA from two different species of an organism is called
    RNA
    teenage mutant ninja turtles
    retroactive DNA
    recombinant DNA
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following best explains why a student researching genetics should use the most recent textbooks available?
    research in Mendelian genetics began very recently
    older textbooks are more difficult to understand
    new discoveries frequently add to older knowledge in genetics
    no technologies from more than ten years ago are still in use
    30s
  • Q9
    The process shown in the figure is called?
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    binary fission
    propagation
    conjugation
    recombinant DNA
    30s
  • Q10
    The process in the figure frequently used in agriculture is known as?
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    transference
    cloning
    recombinant DNA
    transduction
    30s
  • Q11
    The process of gene therapy -
    can be used to cure a genetic disease and the cure is then transmitted to a patient's offspring
    is not currently capable of being used to treat humans
    to make people grow taller
    can be used to treat some human diseases such as sickle cell disease
    30s
  • Q12
    What is NOT an example of DNA technology currently used in agriculture?
    The cloning of human nerve cells from corn plants
    The development of pesticide resistant crop plants
    The use of growth hormones produced from recombinant bacteria to increase milk production
    The development of frost resistant crop plants
    30s
  • Q13
    The equipment listed above is used in a biotechnology technique called?
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    Gel electrophoresis
    Recombinant DNA
    Cloning
    Genetic engineering
    30s
  • Q14
    What is one negative aspect of genetic engineering?
    Genetic engineering can enhance the nutritional value of crops
    Genetic engineering can make crops more tolerant of drought conditions and different soils.
    Genetic engineering can indirectly modify weeds making them resistant to weed killers
    Genetic engineering can control the rate at which fruit ripens.
    30s
  • Q15
    Medicines are being produced using recombinant DNA technology. For veterinarians, the use of this DNA technology will result in
    decreasing the number of antibodies produced by pets
    identify new diseases spread by pets
    making more treatments available to pets
    altering the chromosome of healthy pets
    30s

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