Question 1

1. A clone is a genetically identical copy of a cell or an organism. The process of producing a clone is an application of recombinant DNA.

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 2

Which of the following is a genetically modified molecule that produces protein that helps prevent the clotting of blood?

Accepted Answer

Plasminogen

Answer

Insulin

Answer

Growth Hormone

Answer

Interferon

Question 3

Which transgenics modified to produced to grow faster and produce more meat?

Accepted Answer

Animal

Answer

Bacteria

Answer

Plant

Answer

Fungi

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an application of recombinant DNA technology?

Accepted Answer

Production of cloned animals

Answer

Production of pest resistant plants.

Answer

Production of bacteria that are used to breakdown pollutants into harmless products.

Answer

Production of some COVID-19 vaccines

Question 5

What could be the direct risk from cultivating and farming Bt corn?

Accepted Answer

Development of tumors that are cancerous.

Answer

Extinction of all the corn species.

Answer

Resistance from the pathogenic or infective pests.

Answer

Mixing of genes with other corn varieties.

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