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 is called ...

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism is called ...

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

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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This is the practice of choosing individuals of a species to mate based on their desirable characteristics is called ...

• Bacterial recombination

• Natural selection

• Genetic modification

• Selective breeding

Which agricultural benefit can biotechnology  provide?

• developing plants that are less dependent on the sun for energy
• developing plants that are less sensitive to variations in environmental temperatures
• developing plants with inheritable traits unrelated to the genetic material they contain
• developing plants that will not die

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Which of the following subjects would someone  most likely study if he or she wanted to work in  the biotechnology field?

• Chemistry 
• Genetics
• Physics 
• Environmental Science 

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What term describes how humans created pure-bred dogs?

• artificial selection

• cloning

• crossbreeding

• selective breeding

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

• increased cost

• increased yield

• increased use of pesticides

• increased use of preservatives

Which of the following is a product made by biotechnology

• Bread

• Cheese

• Penicillin

• All of these

How long have people been using processes that are considered forms of biotechnology?

• Thousands of Years
• 1000 Years
• 150 Years
• 20 Years