Genetic Engineering Quiz

What is the purpose of genetic engineering in an organism?

• To produce new combination of genes

• To change the color of the organism

• To decrease the lifespan of the organism

• To increase the size of the organism

What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?

• An organism that contains recombinant DNA

• An organism that is naturally occurring

• An organism that is extinct

• An organism that is microscopic

What is the main advantage of genetically modified food (GMF)?

• Increase the price of food

• Reduce problems of crops related to pests

• Increase the usage of pesticides

• Decrease nutritional value of crops

What is Super Salmon?

• A type of fruit

• A genetically modified fish that grows faster

• A breed of chicken

• A type of vegetable

What is insulin used for?

• To control blood glucose level

• To increase blood pressure

• To treat skin diseases

• To improve eyesight

What is a plasmid?

• A circular DNA found in bacteria

• A type of virus

• A type of fungus

• A type of plant

What is the function of DNA ligase enzyme?

• To regulate blood sugar

• To produce insulin

• To break down DNA

• To join DNA fragments together

What is the main disadvantage of genetically modified food (GMF)?

• There is a slight possibility that the foreign gene in GMF may be transferred to humans

• Increase in nutritional value of crops

• Reduce problems of crops related to pests

• Reduce cost of food production

What is the purpose of inserting a growth hormone gene from a Chinook salmon into the genome of an Atlantic salmon?

• To decrease the size of the salmon

• To create a Super Salmon that grows faster

• To make the salmon extinct

• To change the color of the salmon

What is the significance of genetically modified potatoes that can tolerate freezing conditions?

• They can grow well in cold climates

• They can grow well in hot climates

• They can grow well in tropical climates

• They can grow well in desert climates