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The Cons of Genetic Engineering, Cloning, and GMO'S
unintentional DNA spread
possible effects on the environment
ethics
All of the Above
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GMO stands for genetically mixed organisms
True
False
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Which of the following is NOT a common reason for genetic modification?
resistance to pests, pesticides, and fertilizer
higher intelligence
more consistent products
higher crop yield
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Genetically Modified Organisms are...
Specific genes transferred from one organism to another
Fruits are made to reproduce for more desirable traits
Animals are bred over generations to be bigger/stronger
Grapes are turned into raisins
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Are genetically modified foods safe to eat?
no
yes
yes they give you superpowers
maybe
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What is the first step in the process of genetic engineering?
DNA sequencing
recombinant DNA
Isolating the gene
genome mapping
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The term GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms
True
False
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What is the purpose of genetic engineering?
to make species that don't exist yet
making organisms better dancers
destroy dangerous organisms
add 1 or more new traits to an organism
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Genetic Modification Means
To insert a nucleus into an egg cell
To change the genetic material of an organism
rewriting an organisms entire genome
To breed animals together with desirable chacteristics
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Which has not been done through genetic engineering?
glow in the dark mice
making human proteins
all have been accomplished
spider goat
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The Cons of Genetic Engineering, Cloning, and GMO'S
the need for less pesticides
who pays
curing diseases
All of the Above
12
What is the purpose of genetic engineering?
destroy dangerous organisms
to make species that don't exist yet
to treat and cure diseases
making organisms better dancers
13
Which is one reason scientists produce transgenic organisms?
to create new species of organisms
to treat certain types of diseases
to make a better quality water supply
to control microorganisms in the soil
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Which of the following is an example of genetic engineering?
Breeding two of the best race horses together.
Selecting the best corn crop seeds to plant.
Breeding two different species together
Using bacteria to make insulin
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What is genetic engineering?
The altering of DNA to make some change
The study of genes
The study of DNA
The building of DNA
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What is inserted into bacterial plasmids from other cells during genetic engineering?
DNA (gene)
Carbohydrates
Amino acids
Proteins
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What type of micro-organism is commonly used in genetic engineering?
Virus
Yeast
Fungi
Bacteria
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The pros of Genetic Engineering, Cloning, and GMO'S
More efficient production of food
Medicine (Insulin)
Resistant diseases/pests
All of the Above
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What is the main purpose that genetic engineering was introduced?
avoid issues slowing growth of crops
maximize food supply
alleviate world hunger
all of the above
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What year was Genetic engineering (as direct transfer of DNA) first accomplished?
2020
1852
1972
1592
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Strawberries can be blue through genetic engineering.
False
True
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Can humans be genetically modified?
yes
no
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every clone has the exact same genetic code
true
false
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What is genetic engineering?
engineering to make cars
A type of evil
The rearrangement of DNA.
doubling the genes
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Why is gene therapy still experimental?
Explosive diarrhea is a common symptom
Very Expensive
It has never been used on humans
Ethics and Risks
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Which of the following is the primary method of genetic engineering?
cloning
gene targeting
transformation
gene therapy
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What statements are true about Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering?
They were both developed arround the same time
Selective breeding has been around for a long time
They are the same thing
Genetic Engineering has been around for a long time
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What is the purpose of genetic engineering?
to lower the need for pesticides
to make more productive livestock
all of the answers
to treat and cure diseases
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Transgenic organisms are
organisms that can mutate into a variety of organisms.
organisms that can live in a variety of environments.
organisms that contain DNA from another organism.
organisms that are neither male nor female.
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GMO stands for genetically matching organisms
True
False
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Who may disagree with transgenic organisms?
Religious groups-"should we interfere with God's creatures"
My Aunt Mable
scientists
mice
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Genetic engineering is older than selective breeding?
True
False
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The term genetic engineering refers specifically to which of the following methods?
recombinant DNA technology
artificial selection
in vitro fertilization
genetic variation
