Genetic Mutations Quiz

What is a plasmid?

• A large linear DNA molecule

• A small circular DNA molecule

• A protein molecule

• A type of RNA

What is an example of a gene that plasmids can carry?

• Gene for photosynthesis

• Gene for antibiotic resistance

• Gene for respiration

• Gene for digestion

What is the first step in gene cloning?

• Insert desired gene into plasmid

• Remove plasmid from bacterial cell

• Replicate the plasmid

• Transform bacterial cells

What is the role of plasmid vectors in gene cloning?

• They destroy DNA fragments

• They carry DNA fragments to be cloned

• They replicate RNA

• They inhibit gene expression

What is the main goal of gene cloning?

• To destroy genes

• To replicate desired genes

• To change gene sequences

• To inhibit gene expression

What is a common use of GMO bacteria?

• Manufacturing insulin

• Producing natural gas

• Cleaning oil spills

• Generating electricity

What is a potential benefit of genetic modification in agriculture?

• Disease resistance in plants

• Increased water consumption

• Slower growth rates

• Reduced crop yields

What is the role of genetic engineering in insulin production?

• It allows for faster and cheaper production

• It makes insulin less effective

• It increases the cost of production

• It slows down the manufacturing process

Genetic Engineering is...

• The manipulation of an organism's genes

• The manipulation of an organism's chromosomes

Which two bat species are most closely related?

•  Bat 1 and Bat 2
• Bat 1 and Bat 3
• Bat 2 and Bat 3
• There’s no way to tell