Genes and Molecular Machines

A technique used by genetisits to increase desirable traits in an organism is called?

• natural selection

• genome selection

• cloning selection

• artificial selection

When an organism is genetically engineered, what occurs?

• the genome is identical to their parents'

• they are made using half the genomes of two different species

• the organism contains genes that were transferred from another organism

• they are produced by breeding only the individuals with desired traits.

A biologist needs to know which of three male zebras fathered the litter. Which process can solve this problem.

• organism cloning

• genome sequencing

• gene therapy

• DNA fingerprinting

A breeder of a champion german shepard wants to make an exact copy of his champion dog. Which process can solve this problem.

• organism cloning

• genome sequencing

• gene therapy

• DNA fingerprinting

Scientists discover a new species of insect and want to classify it accurately. Which process can solve this problem.

• organism cloning

• genome sequencing

• gene therapy

• DNA fingerprinting

A child is born with a faulty gene that causes a serious disease. Which process can solve this problem.

• organism cloning

• genome sequencing

• gene therapy

• DNA fingerprinting

What is the purpose of genome sequencing?

• allows for an understanding of how genes function and to better understand certain diseases

• provides a pattern that can be compared for similarities

• allows desired traits to be expressed

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Some people fear health insurance companies or employers could use a person's genetic information to _________________ against him or her.

• plot

• discriminate