Biotechnology Review

Which of the following terms refers to organisms whose genome has been modified for the benefit of humans.

• Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)

• Gene therapy

• Gene sequencing

• genome

Which of the following is the part of a bacterial cell that acts a vector to get new DNA inserted back into the bacteria?

• CRISPR

• plasmid

• genome

• genetic engineering

The process of changing the genetic material of a living organism 

• Genetic Modification
• Taxonomy
• Adapting
• Bioremediation

What is recombinant DNA?

• Adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another
• DNA which has been changed over generations by natural selection
• DNA that causes genetic disorders
• DNA that has been sequenced

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Another name for GMO (Genetically Modified Organsim) is ____________.

• Transgenic
• Transplanted
• Transducted
• Plasmid

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The process that has been used for centuries by humans to create purebred animals such as black labs is called

• recombinant DNA

• cloning

• selective breeding

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The insertion of a gene of interest into a bacterial DNA loop is called

• recombinant DNA

• insertion technique

• mutation propagation

Which of the following is an example of a GMO

• Bt Corn

• Black Lab Puppies

• Dolly the sheep

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Which of the following is an advantage of genetic engineering?

• Introduces genetically altered bacteria to the environment

• Nutritional value of food is increased

• Kills species that were not intended to be affected

• Little research on long term effects on health

Issues that refer to people’s moral values or the code of conduct by which they live

• Social issues

• Legal issues

• Cultural issues

• Ethical issues