Question 1

The first genetically modified crop to be grown commercially was

Accepted Answer

A)  soybeans. 
B)  tobacco. 
C)  cotton. 
D)  corn. 
A)  soybeans. 
B)  tobacco. 
C)  cotton. 
D)  corn. B

Question 2

Traditionally, antibiotics were discovered by

Accepted Answer

A)  searching for specific chemical structures. 
B)  assaying microorganisms obtained from nature for diffusible antibacterial materials. 
C)  chemical synthesis. 
D)  modifying existing antibiotics. 
A)  searching for specific chemical structures. 
B)  assaying microorganisms obtained from nature for diffusible antibacterial materials. 
C)  chemical synthesis. 
D)  modifying existing antibiotics. B

Question 3

Some bacterial mechanisms that function to incorporate foreign DNA create difficulties when overproducing pharmaceutical drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The fermentation process to form an ale requires a different species than those used in making lagers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chemicals that are extracted from grape leaves such as _________ give _________ - colored wines a strong flavor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chemicals that are extracted from grape leaves...

Question 6

It generally takes 15 years for an antibiotic to go from its discovery to it being available in a pharmacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Yeasts are primarily used to make wines and distilled beverages, while bacteria are mostly used to brew beers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The use of transgenic animals to produce pharmaceutical products is called________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of transgenic animals to produce...

Question 9

A wine where nearly all sugar has been fermented into ethanol is called a(n)________ wine. When an alcoholic spirit has been added to a wine, it is considered a(n)________ wine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A wine where nearly all sugar has...

Question 10

All transgenic animals are also considered genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Chemical genetic synthesis allows construction of _________ that may make useful new proteins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chemical genetic synthesis allows construction of _________...

Question 12

Enzymes from acidophilic bacteria (especially Bacillus licheniformis) are useful additives to laundry detergents that have a pH of around 3- 5.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Although many prokaryotic proteins are made by protease cleavage of larger precursors, this practice does not occur in mammalian cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Edible vaccines, where genetically modified foods are expected to serve as vaccines for diseases such as cholera, are now in the development stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Knockout mice have at least one gene inactivated from a multicopy gene by genetic engineering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most vitamins are made commercially by

Accepted Answer

A)  a genetically engineered Escherichia coli strain. 
B)  chemical synthesis. 
C)  biochemical fermentation. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  a genetically engineered Escherichia coli strain. 
B)  chemical synthesis. 
C)  biochemical fermentation. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 17

A metabolite excreted by a microorganism during exponential growth is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  primary metabolite. 
B)  exoenzyme. 
C)  immobilized enzyme. 
D)  secondary metabolite. 
A)  primary metabolite. 
B)  exoenzyme. 
C)  immobilized enzyme. 
D)  secondary metabolite.

Question 18

Genes that encode for________ can be overexpressed in genetically modified organism to ensure that the overproduced protein product is properly folded.

Accepted Answer

molecular

Question 19

The juice from crushed grapes is called pomace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The use of genetic engineering to treat human genetic diseases as well as to attack cancer cells is known as________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of genetic engineering to treat...

Exam 15: Commercial Products and Biotechnology

The first genetically modified crop to be grown commercially was

Traditionally, antibiotics were discovered by

Some bacterial mechanisms that function to incorporate foreign DNA create difficulties when overproducing pharmaceutical drugs.

The fermentation process to form an ale requires a different species than those used in making lagers.

Chemicals that are extracted from grape leaves such as _________ give _________ - colored wines a strong flavor.

It generally takes 15 years for an antibiotic to go from its discovery to it being available in a pharmacy.

Yeasts are primarily used to make wines and distilled beverages, while bacteria are mostly used to brew beers.

The use of transgenic animals to produce pharmaceutical products is called________ .

A wine where nearly all sugar has been fermented into ethanol is called a(n)________ wine. When an alcoholic spirit has been added to a wine, it is considered a(n)________ wine.

All transgenic animals are also considered genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Chemical genetic synthesis allows construction of _________ that may make useful new proteins.

Enzymes from acidophilic bacteria (especially Bacillus licheniformis) are useful additives to laundry detergents that have a pH of around 3- 5.

Although many prokaryotic proteins are made by protease cleavage of larger precursors, this practice does not occur in mammalian cells.

Edible vaccines, where genetically modified foods are expected to serve as vaccines for diseases such as cholera, are now in the development stages.

Knockout mice have at least one gene inactivated from a multicopy gene by genetic engineering.

Most vitamins are made commercially by

A metabolite excreted by a microorganism during exponential growth is called a(n)

Genes that encode for________ can be overexpressed in genetically modified organism to ensure that the overproduced protein product is properly folded.

The juice from crushed grapes is called pomace.

The use of genetic engineering to treat human genetic diseases as well as to attack cancer cells is known as________ .

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A Brief Journey to the Microbial World

Cell Structure and Function in Bacteria and Archaea

Nutrition, Culture, and Metabolism of Microorganisms

Microbial Growth

Molecular Biology of Bacteria

Archael and Eukaryotic Molecular Biology

Regulation of Gene Expression

Viruses and Virology

Genetics of Bacteria and Arachaea

Genetic Engineering

Microbial Genomics

Phototrophy, Chemolithotrophy, and Major Biosyntheses

Catabolism of Organic Compounds

Microbial Evolution and Systematics

Bacteria: the Proteobacteria

Other Bacteria

Archaea

Eukaryotic Cell Biology and Eukaryotic Microorganisms

Viral Diversity

Methods in Microbial Ecology

Major Microbial Habitats and Diversity

Nutrient Cycles, Biodegradation, and Bioremediation

Microbial Symbioses

Microbial Growth Control

Microbial Interactions With Humans

Immunity and Host Defense

Immune Mechanisms

Molecular Immunology

Diagnostic Microbiology and Immunology

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Chemicals that are extracted from grape leaves such as _ give _ - colored wines a strong flavor.

A wine where nearly all sugar has been fermented into ethanol is called a(n) wine. When an alcoholic spirit has been added to a wine, it is considered a(n) wine.