Exam 11: Biotechnology

Sequencing the human genome was possible with the use of ____ sequencing methods.​

After obtaining DNA fragments by PCR, the fragments are ____ to reveal the lengths of the short tandem repeats.​

Gene therapy has been successful in curing ____.​

Crops have been genetically modified to resist the herbicide ____.

The E4 variation of the APOE gene increases a person's chances of developing ____.​

The following items are related to DNA recombinant technology. Match the terms to the statements with which they correspond. -​enzyme used to synthesize new DNA molecules from a small amount of starting material A)restriction enzymes B)recombinant DNA C)plasmids D)clones E)DNA library F)DNA polymerase

Matching Match the following organisms to the description with which they best correspond. -a transgenic plant that has been engineered to make β-carotene, an orange photosynthetic pigment that is remodeled by cells of the small intestine into vitamin A, making it more nutritious to humans A)A. tumefaciens B)rice C)E. coli D)goats E)mice

The technique of ____ analyzes 500,000 SNPs in an individual's genome.

When DNA fragments are inserted into plasmids, the resulting recombinant molecules must be introduced into ____ in order for the DNA to be replicated.​

β-Carotene is converted to vitamin ____ in the cells of the small intestine.

Electrophoresis separates DNA fragments on the basis of ____.​

By using mice, researchers found a correlation between mutations in the gene APOA5 and ____.​

Which organism is used in the genetic engineering of plants?​

Match the following terms with the statement to which they best correspond. -technique of separating DNA fragments of different sizes A)eugenics B)electrophoresis C)DNA profile D)genetic engineering E)DNA sequencing F)gene therapy G)polymerase chain reaction

Match the steps of two rounds of PCR with an appropriate description. ​ -All double-stranded DNA separates into single strands after mixture is reheated. After it cools, primers base-pair with the targeted sequence in the original template DNA and in the new DNA strands. A)A B)B C)C D)D E)E

Match the following terms to the definition with which they best correspond. -fragment of DNA or RNA labeled with a tracer and can hybridize with a nucleotide sequence of interest A)single-nucleotide polymorphism B)cloning vector C)DNA ligase D)probe E)genome

Which most accurately describes the expression "recombinant DNA"?

Match the following terms with the statement to which they best correspond. -transferring normal or modified genes into the cells of a person with a genetic disorder A)eugenics B)electrophoresis C)DNA profile D)genetic engineering E)DNA sequencing F)gene therapy G)polymerase chain reaction

The entire set of genetic material of a given individual is its ____.

The following items are related to DNA recombinant technology. Match the terms to the statements with which they correspond. -​molecules that chop up DNA molecules in specific ways A)restriction enzymes B)recombinant DNA C)plasmids D)clones E)DNA library F)DNA polymerase