Genetic Engineering Quiz

What is genetic engineering?

• The process of natural selection

• The process of manipulating an organism's genes to introduce new characteristics or traits

• The process of breeding organisms for desired traits

• The process of cloning organisms

What is recombinant DNA?

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What are transgenic organisms?

• Organisms that have been modified to contain recombinant DNA

• Organisms that have not been genetically modified

• Organisms that are cloned

• Organisms that are naturally resistant to diseases

What is one benefit of transgenic crops in agriculture?

• They require more chemical insecticides

• They are more resistant to pests and diseases

• They grow slower than non-transgenic crops

• They are less nutritious

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What significant advancement in medicine is made possible by genetic engineering?

• Production of antibiotics

• Production of insulin for diabetics

• Production of vaccines

• Production of painkillers

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What is bacterial transformation?

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What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in genetic engineering?

What is DNA fingerprinting used for?

How does DNA fingerprinting help in conservation efforts?

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What is this technique an example of?

• chromatography

• gel electrophoresis

• genetic engineering

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