Question 1

What is the purpose of a reporter gene?

Accepted Answer

To measure the expression of a target gene

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To purify a protein sample

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To cut DNA at specific sequences

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To generate a protein sequence

Question 2

What is the function of a restriction enzyme?

Accepted Answer

Cutting DNA at specific sequences

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Joining together two DNA fragments

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Translating mRNA into a protein

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Copying a DNA sequence

Question 3

What is CRISPR-Cas9?

Accepted Answer

A genome editing tool

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A method for protein purification

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A technique for measuring gene expression

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A protein used for DNA transcription

Question 4

What is a vector in biotechnology?

Accepted Answer

An agent used to introduce foreign genetic material into host cells

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A method for quantifying gene expression

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A type of bacteria commonly used in genetic engineering

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A protein that slices DNA at specific sequences

Question 5

What is cDNA synthesized from?

Accepted Answer

mRNA

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Protein

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Lipids

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DNA

Question 6

What is gel electrophoresis used for in biotechnology?

Accepted Answer

Separating DNA fragments by size

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Measuring protein concentration in a solution

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Sequencing a protein

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Creating a hybrid between two organisms

Question 7

What is polymerase chain reaction (PCR) used for?

Accepted Answer

Amplifying a specific DNA sequence

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Generating a protein sequence

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Creating a hybrid between two organisms

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Purifying a protein sample

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