Transgenic Organisms

Which of the following best describes transgenic organism? 

• Changing bacterial DNA by adding genes to it

• Any organism that has DNA from a different species

• Any organism that has DNA from the same species

• A tool used by scientists to separate chunks of DNA

Which of the following best describes a recombinant DNA?

• A section of DNA

• Circular DNA found in bacteria

• DNA that has genes from different organisms

• A bundle of DNA

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

• recombinant organism
• transgene recombinant
• polymorphism
• transgenic organism

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What is this

• plasmid
• recombinant bacterium
• recombinant DNA
• sticky ends

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Which would be the benefit of a transgenic crop?

• decreased drought tolerance
• decreased disease resistance
• increased resistance to pests
• increased demands for nutrients

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Scientists have produced plants that are resistant to herbicides. Which application of biotechnology is most likely being used?

• genetic cloning
• electrophoresis
• DNA fingerprinting
• genetic engineering

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GMO stands for

• Genetically Made Organism

• Growing More Organisms

• Genetically Modified Organism

• Growing Many Organisms

What has been an advantage of producing transgenic plants

• increasing the food supply
• using more pesticides
• producing clones
• studying human genes

What is used to cut DNA into different size fragments?

• vectors

• gene therapy

• gel electrophoresis

• restriction enzymes

Which of the following best describes a plasmid? 

• A section of DNA

• Circular DNA found in bacteria

• DNA that has genes from different organisms

• A bundle of DNA