Transgenic organisms

In order to insert a human gene into plasmid, both must 

• code for the same gene product.
• be cut by the same restriction enzyme.
• originate from the same type of cell.
• have identical sequences.

An organism in which foreign genes have been incorporated is called a:

• recombinant organism
• transgene recombinant
• polymorphism
• transgenic organism

Restriction enzymes are used to ___ DNA.

• glue together
• cut
• reconnect
• exchange

One of the goals of the Human Genome Project is to

• increase the number of genes in the human genome
• map the location of only the most important genes on each chromosome
• clone the entire human genome in bacteria
• determine the nucleotide sequence of the entire human genome

Organisms that contain genes from a different organism are called - 

• Transgenic
• Recombinant
• Cloned
• Restricted

The process to the right is best used for which of the following?

• Cloning humans
• Creating antibiotics
• Creating human insulin
• Causing cells to divide

Which best describes the impact that the Human Genome Project has has on society?

• It has helped scientists determine that certain genes can cause diseases 
• It has led to discrimination against genetically flawed individuals
• It has led to the appearance of new diseases
• It has cost society billions of dollars without any major benefits

Several procedures involved in the creation of a transgenic organism are listed. 
1. A specific gene is identified in DNA. 
2. The DNA fragment is placed in a plasmid. 
3. The DNA fragment of interest is isolated. 
4. The plasmid is transferred to a bacterial cell. 
5. A plasmid is cut by a restriction enzyme. 
Which selection represents the correct order of events in creating a transgenic organism?

• 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
• 3, 5, 2, 4, 1
• 1, 3, 5, 2, 4
• 3, 1, 4, 2, 5

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How might the applications of biotechnology have the potential to negatively impact individuals?

• using genetically-engineered enzymes in laundry detergents

• producing genetically-engineered bacteria for creating human drugs

• producing genetically-engineered foods without having research on their safety

• using genetically-engineered enzymes for biofuels in an attempt to replace fossil fuels

Which best describes recombinant DNA?

• DNA that has been deactivated by enzymes
• DNA found in organelles other than the nucleus
• inserted genes from one organism into another to direct it to produce a protein 
• genes developed when an egg nucleus and a sperm nucleus fuse to form a zygote