Genetic Engineering: What & How?

The process wherein DNA is manipulated to alter an organism's characteristics.

• Gene Sequencing

• DNA Profiling

• Genetic Engineering

• Gene Expression

All terms are used to describe genetic engineering EXCEPT:

• Recombinant DNA Technology

• Genetic Manipulation

• Genetic Modification

• DNA Splicing Technology

To combine the gene of interest with the vector, a biologist must perform what step in genetic engineering process?

• Cleavage

• Ligation

• Host Introduction

• Cloning

The image shown is a hypothetical recombinant DNA. How do you call the red portion of this rDNA?

• vector

• splice

• gene of interest

• clone

A biologist selected and cut the gene of interest from a donor cell. What step in genetic engineering did he perform?

• Isolation

• Ligation

• Host Introduction

• Cleavage

Dr. Sinuhin has successfully created a recombinant DNA. To make copies of this genetic material for the purpose of his research, what process must he perform?

• ligation

• host introduction

• cloning

• screening

If you want to create a pig that fluoresce like a jellyfish, from where would the gene of interest come from in this situation?

• from the pig's genotype

• from the biologist's DNA bank

• from the black market

• from the jellyfish's genetic material

Which of the following are genetically engineered organisms? [You can select more than one.]

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For an organism to express the trait of interest, the rDNA must be introduced to the host.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Aside from creating GMOs, scientists can also screen and harvest proteins from rDNA expression.

• TRUE

• FALSE