AP Biology Biotechnology

Which of the following are characteristics of plasmids? ( more than 1 answer applies)

• Circular DNA strand

• RNA strands

• Contain resistance genes

• Found in eukaryotes

• Found in prokaryotes

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Which of the following describe the structure of mature RNA? (more than 1 answer applies)

• Contains Uracil

• Contains introns and exons

• Has a poly-A tail and 5' cap

• Single stranded

• Circular strand

Which of the following would be transcribed from the following DNA sequence? 3' ATC GAA TTA CGA 5'

• 5' UAG CUU AAU GCU 3'

• 5' AUC GAA UUA CGA 3'

• 3' UCG UAA UUC UAG 5'

• 3' TAG CTT AAT GCT 5'

• 5' TAG CTT AAT GCT 3'

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Which of the following is a similarity between the process prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms implement for protein synthesis?

• Transcription takes place in the nucleus, translation takes place in the cytoplasm

• Introns are removed by spliceosomes

• RNA processing adds a cap and tail to the mature RNA strand

• Transcription and translation happen simultaneously

• Ribosomes for phosphodiester bonds between amino acids

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Which of the following are characteristics of Prokaryotic DNA? (more than 1 answer applies)

• Single linear strand

• Single circular strand

• Multiple linear strands

• Plasmids

• Contains histones

Which suspect was most likely present at the crime scene?

• Suspect 1

• Suspect 2

• Suspect 3

• None of them match

Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

• Plants will pass on diseases to animals.

• There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

• Plants will have a longer growing season.

• There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.

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What term describes how humans created pure-bred dogs?

• artificial selection

• cloning

• crossbreeding

• selective breeding

Which area of biotechnology is most likely to create ethical problems?

• insulin production by bacteria

• organ cloning

• genetic engineering to increase crop yields

• forensic testing of crime scene evidence

What would be a positive reason to genetically alter Fraser Fir trees in North Carolina to make them more resistant to rot?

• By producing crops that are frost resistant

• By making robots to replace large farm machines

• The population of fir trees would increase and grow healthier.

• By increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity

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