Biotechnology Detecting Microbes

Which microbe is the image most likely to be?

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Virus

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which microbe is the image most likely to be?

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Virus

• None of the above

Which of the following is the process of using technology to create or modify living things?

• Biotechnology

• GMO

• Pest resistant crops

• Transpiration

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which of the following techniques is commonly used in biotechnology to detect specific DNA sequences of microbes?

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Western Blotting

• Spectrophotometry

What is the primary purpose of using a DNA probe in microbial detection?

• To amplify DNA

• To sequence DNA

• To hybridize with target DNA

• To cut DNA

Which of the following is a real-world application of detecting microbes using biotechnology?

• Developing pest-resistant crops

• Diagnosing infectious diseases

• Creating genetically modified organisms

• Producing biofuels

In the context of microbial detection, what does the term 'sensitivity' refer to?

• The ability to detect small amounts of microbes

• The ability to differentiate between different microbes

• The speed of detection

• The cost-effectiveness of the method

Which of the following is an example of a molecular marker used in microbial detection?

• Antibiotic resistance genes

• Fluorescent proteins

• Restriction enzymes

• Ribosomal RNA genes

What role do antibodies play in the detection of microbes?

• They amplify the DNA of microbes

• They bind specifically to microbial antigens

• They cut microbial DNA

• They sequence microbial genomes

Which method is used to detect the presence of a specific protein in a microbial sample?

• Northern Blotting

• Southern Blotting

• Western Blotting

• Eastern Blotting