Question 1

Large industrial fermenters use internal coils for sterilization when heat jackets are insufficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is possible to clone a eukaryotic gene through its mature mRNA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Biotechnology

Accepted Answer

A)  has been used by humankind since the dawn of civilization. 
B)  implies that the producing organisms being used have been genetically altered or genetically engineered. 
C)  is the use of living organisms for industrial or commercial applications. 
D)  comprises all of the above. 
A)  has been used by humankind since the dawn of civilization. 
B)  implies that the producing organisms being used have been genetically altered or genetically engineered. 
C)  is the use of living organisms for industrial or commercial applications. 
D)  comprises all of the above.

Question 4

Plants can be engineered to express mammalian proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Three reasons why genetically engineered vaccines are becoming more common are
________, _________, and _________ .

Accepted Answer

they are safer than attenuated

Question 6

Describe the process of gene mining, and provide one specific example of its use.

Accepted Answer

Gene mining directly looks at the genes

Question 7

In a typical mammalian cell, what percentage of the RNA is ribosomal RNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  80- 85% 
B)  25- 50% 
C)  1- 5% 
D)  10- 15% 
A)  80- 85% 
B)  25- 50% 
C)  1- 5% 
D)  10- 15%

Question 8

All penicillins contain a characteristic fi- lactam ring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Reverse transcription uses _________ as template to create _________ that transcripts can be used in cloning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reverse transcription uses _________ as template to...

Question 10

Explain how DNA technology can deliver cloned genes to fertilized eggs. Why are these animals called transgenic animals?

Accepted Answer

Through micromanipulation, foreign DNA (

Question 11

Explain how pathway engineering of Escherichia coli has aided in the production of indigo dye, used in blue jeans.

Accepted Answer

E. coli does not contain the genes neces

Question 12

Secondary metabolites appear during which of the following stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  at, near, or in the lag phase 
B)  at, near, or in the death phase 
C)  at, near, or in the exponential phase 
D)  at, near, or in the stationary phase 
A)  at, near, or in the lag phase 
B)  at, near, or in the death phase 
C)  at, near, or in the exponential phase 
D)  at, near, or in the stationary phase

Question 13

Considering the degeneracy of the genetic code, describe one consideration to be aware of during the design of an amino acid probe for the detection of a specific protein.

Accepted Answer

Many amino acids are encoded by three or

Question 14

________are substances that elicit immunity to a particular disease when injected into an animal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________are substances that elicit immunity to a...

Question 15

Gasohol is a mixture containing________ % of________ and ________% of________ .

Accepted Answer

10 / ethanol / 90 /

Question 16

Scientists have been able to treat symptoms of cystic fibrosis patients by administering________and ________.

Accepted Answer

human DNas

Question 17

The Orleans method refers to the production of

Accepted Answer

A)  vinegar. 
B)  corn steep. 
C)  beer. 
D)  amino acids. 
A)  vinegar. 
B)  corn steep. 
C)  beer. 
D)  amino acids.

Question 18

Eukaryotic mRNA is identifiable because of

Accepted Answer

A)  poly(
A)  tails at the 3' end. 
B)  poly(T) fragments at either end. 
C)  poly(
A)  tails at the 5' end. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  poly(
A)  tails at the 3' end. 
B)  poly(T) fragments at either end. 
C)  poly(
A)  tails at the 5' end. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 19

An industrial fermentor for large- scaled microbial growth does not require fermentation (biochemically) to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To overexpress cDNA in a plasmid, ________and other _________ must be present in the expression vector.

Accepted Answer

a promoter

Exam 15: Commercial Products and Biotechnology

Large industrial fermenters use internal coils for sterilization when heat jackets are insufficient.

It is possible to clone a eukaryotic gene through its mature mRNA.

Biotechnology

Plants can be engineered to express mammalian proteins.

Three reasons why genetically engineered vaccines are becoming more common are ________, _________, and _________ .

Describe the process of gene mining, and provide one specific example of its use.

In a typical mammalian cell, what percentage of the RNA is ribosomal RNA?

All penicillins contain a characteristic fi- lactam ring.

Reverse transcription uses _________ as template to create _________ that transcripts can be used in cloning.

Explain how DNA technology can deliver cloned genes to fertilized eggs. Why are these animals called transgenic animals?

Explain how pathway engineering of Escherichia coli has aided in the production of indigo dye, used in blue jeans.

Secondary metabolites appear during which of the following stages?

Considering the degeneracy of the genetic code, describe one consideration to be aware of during the design of an amino acid probe for the detection of a specific protein.

________are substances that elicit immunity to a particular disease when injected into an animal.

Gasohol is a mixture containing________ % of________ and ________% of________ .

Scientists have been able to treat symptoms of cystic fibrosis patients by administering________and ________.

The Orleans method refers to the production of

Eukaryotic mRNA is identifiable because of

An industrial fermentor for large- scaled microbial growth does not require fermentation (biochemically) to occur.

To overexpress cDNA in a plasmid, ________and other _________ must be present in the expression vector.

Microorganisms and Microbiology

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

Epidemiology

Person-To-Person Microbial Diseases

Vectorborne and Soilborne Microbial Pathogens

Wastewater Treatment, Water Purification, and Waterborne Microbial Diseases

Food Preservation and Foodborne Microbial Diseases

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Three reasons why genetically engineered vaccines are becoming more common are ____, _, and _____ .

Reverse transcription uses _ as template to create _ that transcripts can be used in cloning.

Gasohol is a mixture containing % of and % of .

Scientists have been able to treat symptoms of cystic fibrosis patients by administeringand .

To overexpress cDNA in a plasmid, and other _ must be present in the expression vector.