DNA Technology

This is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

Which two bear species are most closely related?

• Bear 1 and Bear 2

• Bear 1 and Bear 3

• Bear 2 and Bear 3

• There’s no way to tell

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​ (a)   is a molecular technology that is primarily used for amplifying specific DNA sequences.

• Polymerase Chain Reaction PCR

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

PCR technology is based on the use of ​ (a)  

• DNA polymerase

• RNA polymerase

• Ligase enzyme

• Restriction enzymes

In molecular biology experiments, gel electrophoresis is primarily used for -

• Amplifying DNA sequences

• Cutting DNA at specific sites

• Separating DNA fragments based on size

• Introducing foreign DNA into a host organism

Genetic engineering practices involve...

• Analyzing DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis

• Cloning genes using PCR

• Manipulating the genetic material of organisms

• Determining the sequence of DNA bases

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Which of the following is a potential application of genetic engineering?

• Studying fossil records

• Observing cellular respiration

• Analyzing soil composition

• Producing genetically identical organisms

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Genetic engineering practices have significantly impacted ​ (a)  

• Human healthcare

• Atmospheric conditions

• Ocean currents

• Geological formations

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?

• Transformation

• Annealing

• Elongation

• Denaturation

​ (a)   separates DNA fragments based on their charge and size.

• Gel electrophoresis

• Genetic engineering

• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)