Biotechnology

This is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

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This is the practice of cutting DNA and separating it by the size of the pieces

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

This is the process of creating a unique image of an individual's alleles based on their size and using that image to identify an individual's DNA

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which of these is NOT a use for DNA Fingerprinting?

• Identifying the person whose DNA was left at a crime scene

• Determining the father of a child

• Finding the likelihood of inheriting a genetic disorder

• Figuring out which species are more closely related

Why did scientists edit the genes of bacteria to produce insulin?

• Because the bacteria were diabetic

• Because bacteria have simple DNA that is easier to manipulate, making it easy to produce insulin in a lab

• Because bacteria's complex DNA was perfect for insulin production

• Because insulin has no use outside of a lab setting

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Which of these is the correct definition of genetic modification/genetic engineering?

• Choosing individuals to mate based on desired characteristics

• Observing genetic changes in populations over time based on adaptive traits

• Extracting stem cells to differentiate into specialized tissues

• Altering the DNA of an organism at the molecular level

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During gel electrophoresis, the _______ pieces of DNA move farthest down the gel

• lightest

• heaviest

• complete

• medium

________ are used to ________ DNA pieces by ________

• Restriction enzymes, connect, cutting

• Restriction enzymes, isolate, "cutting"

• Fingerprinting, cut, enzymes

• Plasmids, isolate, "cutting"

What does transgenic mean?

• An organism that can change its genes at will

• A stem cell that can differentiate into anything

• An organism that has had another species' DNA put in it

• A bacteria that reproduces asexually

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