Biotechnology Test Review

Question 1

Which of the following would be a benefit of cloning?

Accepted Answer

Creating new body tissue and helps with DNA research

Question 2

Which person might benefit the most from advances in biotechnology?

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Farmer

Question 3

Which describes a way scientists use biotechnology in the field of agriculture?

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Fruits and vegetables are altered to resist pest

Question 4

"Doing what is right" or "making the morally correct decision."

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Ethical

Question 5

The process by which we modify an organism's genetic information (DNA).

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Genetic engineering

Question 6

This science allows us to alter the DNA of an orange tree so the fruit contains more vitamin C.

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Biotechnology

Question 7

Which of the below is an ethical issue in the field biotechnology?

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Sometimes the harm outweighs the good

Question 8

Restriction enzymes are used in genetic engineering to:

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Cut DNA at specific sequences

Question 9

A collection of technologies that use living cells/biological molecules to solve problems.

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Biotechnology

Question 10

Any change in the nucleotide sequence of the DNA of a gene is called

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a mutation.

Question 11

During gel electrophoresis, DNA fragments move through the gel because:

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They are attracted to the positive charge at the other end.

Question 12

Which of the following is a modern application of biotechnology?

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Gene therapy

Question 13

This best describes a controversial issue associated with genetically modified crops.

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The long-term effects of use are unknown

Question 14

When we refer to a "G.M.O." we are talking about...

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Genetically modified organism

Question 15

What is the main purpose of genetic testing for prospective parents?

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To identify genetic disorder risks

Question 16

The most recent recognized use of PCR is

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Detecting the COVID-19 virus

Question 17

What potential risk is associated with inbreeding?

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It may combine two recessive alleles for genetic defects

Question 18

What is the GFP gene used for in research?

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Labeling or marking proteins or genes of interest in cells

Question 19

Which is a negative result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?

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Unknown side effects

Question 20

What happens to smaller DNA fragments during gel electrophoresis?

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They move faster and farther

Question 21

Which is filling, but is low in nutritional value. Which biotechnology could be used to create a more nutritional rice?

Accepted Answer

Genetic modifications of current rice plants

Question 22

Regarding molecular testing and screening, which ethical concern is most pressing?

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The maintenance of equipment, The potential for genetic discrimination in employment or insurance

Question 23

Which of the following is an advantage of genetically modified crops?

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Resistance to famine

Question 24

PCR is used when there is not enough DNA to analyze. Each cycle does what to the amount of DNA?

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Double it

Question 25

Which organism was GFP originally isolated from?

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A deep-sea jellyfish

Question 26

A degree in biotechnology will best prepare you for which career?

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Laboratory researcher

Question 27

What is the main purpose of analyzing DNA fragments?

Accepted Answer

To study specific genes

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