Genetic Engineering and Traits Quiz

What is genetic engineering?

• A feature that makes something unique.

• A molecule that makes up your genes.

• Changing a living things DNA.

• Using chemicals to make traits better.

A group of DNA that makes up a trait is called a...

• Gene

• Molecule

• Cell

• Inheritance

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Why do we represent genes with a pair of letters?

• Because there are two parents that pass on genes.

• Because DNA comes in pairs.

• Because 2 is an even number.

• Because there are two types of traits.

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What does dominant trait mean?

• It is stronger

• It is more common

• It is less common

• It has been genetically engineered

What does recessive trait mean?

• It is weaker

• It is more common

• It is less common

• It has been genetically engineered

Choose the letter combination that represents a recessive trait.

• AA

• aa

• Aa

• aA

Is this quote pro-genetic engineering or con?

"If genetic engineering becomes something you can buy, then rich people will just be able to take advantage of it.

• Pro

  (support genetic engineering)

• Con

  (against genetic engineering)

Is this quote pro-genetic engineering or con?

"In the next 50 years the population will increase by 2 billion. Where will that food come from unless we use more GMOs?"

• Pro

  (support genetic engineering)

• Con

  (against genetic engineering)

Is this quote pro-genetic engineering or con?

"Genetic disease is usually caused by just a single letter mutation. If we can find that and change it, we might be able to make a cure."

• Pro

  (support genetic engineering)

• Con

  (against genetic engineering)

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Is this quote pro-genetic engineering or con?

"To have a genetically-modified embryo be carried by a cat or dog is inhumane."

• Pro

  (support genetic engineering)

• Con

  (against genetic engineering)

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