Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Quiz

What is biotechnology primarily concerned with?

• The study of ecosystems

• The manipulation of organisms to create useful products

• The development of new computer technologies

• The exploration of space

What was the significance of Dolly the sheep in biotechnology?

• First animal to be used in gene therapy

• First animal to produce human insulin

• First animal to be cloned from an adult cell

• First animal to be genetically modified

What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

• To cut DNA at specific sites

• To replicate DNA

• To transport DNA into cells

• To synthesize proteins

How is recombinant DNA formed?

• By combining DNA from two different sources

• By deleting unwanted DNA segments

• By synthesizing new DNA sequences

• By mutating existing DNA

What is a common application of gene cloning in bacteria?

• Producing human insulin

• Studying animal behavior

• Creating new plant species

• Developing vaccines

What is a transgenic organism?

• An organism that can clone itself

• An organism that can photosynthesize

• An organism with genes from another species

• An organism that is resistant to all diseases

What is a potential risk of genetically modified organisms?

• They may cause new diseases

• They may introduce allergens into the food supply

• They may increase global warming

• They may lead to overpopulation

What is the role of regulatory agencies concerning GMOs?

• To ban all GMOs

• To ensure the safety and labeling of GMOs

• To fund GMO research

• To promote the use of GMOs

What is gene therapy primarily used for?

• To enhance physical abilities

• To treat diseases caused by faulty genes

• To clone animals

• To produce new vaccines

What is a concern regarding the spread of genes from GMOs?

• They may increase biodiversity

• They may lead to new species

• They may cause climate change

• They may create superweeds