Biotechnology

Which project is MOST LIKELY to interest a scientist working at a biotechnology company?

• study and reconstruction of fossilized bones

• conservation of key species within ecosystems

• development of genetically modified corn plants

• prevention of sewage leaking into water supplies

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Which of the following is a common application of biotechnology in agriculture?

• Pesticide application

• Crop rotation

• Genetic modification of crops

• Traditional breeding methods

What is the primary goal of the Human Genome Project?

• To map all the genes in the human genome

• To develop new antibiotics

• To create synthetic life forms

• To study the effects of climate change on humans

Which technique is used to amplify DNA sequences in the laboratory?

• Gel electrophoresis

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• Western blotting

• Northern blotting

What is CRISPR-Cas9 primarily used for in biotechnology?

• Gene editing

• Protein synthesis

• Cell division

• Photosynthesis

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Which of the following is a product of fermentation in biotechnology?

• Antibiotics

• Insulin

• Ethanol

• Vitamins

What is the role of a plasmid in genetic engineering?

• To act as a vector for gene transfer

• To provide energy to cells

• To replicate DNA

• To synthesize proteins

Which organism is commonly used as a model in biotechnology research?

• Zebrafish

• E. coli

• Fruit fly

• Mouse

What is the purpose of using restriction enzymes in biotechnology?

• To cut DNA at specific sequences

• To replicate DNA

• To synthesize RNA

• To degrade proteins

Which of the following is an example of a transgenic organism?

• A cloned sheep

• A genetically modified tomato

• A hybrid plant

• A selectively bred dog