Genetic Engineering QUIZ STEM

What is recombinant DNA

• DNA from 2 different ribosomes

• DNA from 2 different organisms combined

• DNA that is separated out from a vector

Which of the following could be used as a vector for a human gene?

• Bacteria

• A mitochondria

• Bacterial Plasmid

• mRNA

In which ways can genetic engineering can improve crops?

• Make them pest or drought resistant

• Make them larger

• Make them more nutritious

• All answers are correct

A circular piece of DNA, found in bacteria, is called:

• mRNA

• Ribosome

• Nucleotide

• A plasmid

Corn and rice are two of these most genetically modified crops in the Phil.

• True

• False

A process when DNA is manipulated and moved from one source to another it is known as

• GMO

• genetic engineering

• gene therapy

• electrophoresis

Plasmids and viruses are known as _______.

• restriction enzymes

• GMO

• bacteria

• vectors

Making changes in the DNA of an organism is?

• selective breeding

• genetic engineering

• artificial selection

• Gene therapy

Restriction enzymes....

• cut DNA at a specific site

• can be used to isolate a gene of interest

• can be used to cut vector DNA

• Do all of these things

Any change or mistake in DNA replication can cause a .....................

• cancer cell

• virus

• disease

• mutation