Genetics and Genetic Engineering

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What is recombinant DNA?

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DNA from 2 different organisms combined

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Which of the following could be used as a vector for a human gene?

• Bacterial Plasmid
• Bacteria
• A mitochondria
• mRNA

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Bacterial Plasmid

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Ways genetic engineering can improve crops: Make them pest or drought resistant, Make them more nutritious, Make them larger.

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All answers are correct

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A circular piece of DNA, found in bacteria, is called:

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A plasmid

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When DNA is manipulated and moved from one source to another it is known as: genetic engineering, electrophoresis, gene therapy, GMO

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genetic engineering

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Plasmids, yeast, and viruses are known as ____________.

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vectors

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Gel electrophoresis enables scientists to

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separate DNA fragments.

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Polymerase chain reaction is used to

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make copies of a DNA sequence.

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Which is used to cut DNA molecules at specific points? Options: gel electrophoresis, PCR analysis, a restriction enzyme, recombinant DNA

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a restriction enzyme

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Transgenic organisms contain

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genes from other species.