Question 1

a(n. ____ includes the entire genome.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cDNA library 
B)  ​transcribed library 
C)  ​genomic library 
D)  ​RNA library 
E)  ​plasmid library 
A)  ​cDNA library 
B)  ​transcribed library 
C)  ​genomic library 
D)  ​RNA library 
E)  ​plasmid library C

Question 2

Bacterial ____ may be used as cloning vectors.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​transcriptase 
B)  ​ligase 
C)  ​endonuclease 
D)  ​plasmids 
E)  ​polymerase 
A)  ​transcriptase 
B)  ​ligase 
C)  ​endonuclease 
D)  ​plasmids 
E)  ​polymerase D

Question 3

Approximately how many single nucleotide polymorphisms have been identified in humans?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​10s 
B)  ​100s 
C)  ​1000s 
D)  ​100,000s 
E)  ​1,000,000s 
A)  ​10s 
B)  ​100s 
C)  ​1000s 
D)  ​100,000s 
E)  ​1,000,000s E

Question 4

To answer the following questions refer to the four items listed below.
-This is from a viral source and catalyzes reactions to construct DNA strands from mRNA.

Accepted Answer

A) cDNA 
B) ​restriction enzymes 
C) reverse transcriptase 
D) ​DNA library 
A) cDNA 
B) ​restriction enzymes 
C) reverse transcriptase 
D) ​DNA library

Question 5

There is concern that transgenic genes have been found in unrelated crops. Could such genetic transformation occur without traditional breeding programs?​

Accepted Answer

Yes, recombinant DNA can escape into the

Question 6

Gel electrophoresis separates the DNA fragments according to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​their stage in replication 
B)  ​their size 
C)  ​their ability to bind to the gel 
D)  ​the orientation of the nucleotides in the fragment 
E)  ​their type 
A)  ​their stage in replication 
B)  ​their size 
C)  ​their ability to bind to the gel 
D)  ​the orientation of the nucleotides in the fragment 
E)  ​their type

Question 7

The primers in PCR are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fragments of mRNA 
B)  designed to base pair with mRNA 
C)  free nucleotides 
D)  radioactive 
E)  needed to initiate the reaction 
A)  ​fragments of mRNA 
B)  designed to base pair with mRNA 
C)  free nucleotides 
D)  radioactive 
E)  needed to initiate the reaction

Question 8

To answer the following questions refer to the four items listed below.
-These are collections of host cells that house cloned DNA.

Accepted Answer

A) cDNA 
B) ​restriction enzymes 
C) reverse transcriptase 
D) ​DNA library 
A) cDNA 
B) ​restriction enzymes 
C) reverse transcriptase 
D) ​DNA library

Question 9

To answer the following questions, refer to the five items listed below:
-The function of these is to cut apart foreign DNA molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) restriction enzymes 
B) recombinant DNA 
C) plasmids 
D) clones 
E) restriction sites 
A) restriction enzymes 
B) recombinant DNA 
C) plasmids 
D) clones 
E) restriction sites

Question 10

What is the current status of the Human Genome Project?

Accepted Answer

The Human Genome Project has completed i

Question 11

A collection of host cells that house cloned fragments representing expressed genes is (a) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cDNA library. 
B)  ​transcribed library. 
C)  ​genomic library. 
D)  ​RNA library. 
E)  ​plasmid library. 
A)  ​cDNA library. 
B)  ​transcribed library. 
C)  ​genomic library. 
D)  ​RNA library. 
E)  ​plasmid library.

Question 12

Researchers can deliver genes into plants by using ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​PCR 
B)  ​DNA sequencing 
C)  electric or chemical shocks 
D)  ​gel electrophoresis 
E)  ​DNA segmentation 
A)  ​PCR 
B)  ​DNA sequencing 
C)  electric or chemical shocks 
D)  ​gel electrophoresis 
E)  ​DNA segmentation

Question 13

The term "biotech barnyards" commonly refers to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the production of human products by farm animals 
B)  ​the development of new species of farm animals 
C)  ​the increase of milk, egg, and wool production 
D)  ​ultramodern methods of rearing more animals on less feed 
E)  ​creation of transgenic animals that can produce more of their natural products 
A)  ​the production of human products by farm animals 
B)  ​the development of new species of farm animals 
C)  ​the increase of milk, egg, and wool production 
D)  ​ultramodern methods of rearing more animals on less feed 
E)  ​creation of transgenic animals that can produce more of their natural products

Question 14

The use of SNPs for analyzing genomes is based on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the nucleotide base pairing in the SNPs 
B)  ​the types of nucleotides in the SNPs 
C)  ​differences in SNPs among individuals 
D)  ​the ratio of purines to pyrimidines in SNPs 
E)  ​bonding patterns between nucleotides in the SNPs 
A)  ​the nucleotide base pairing in the SNPs 
B)  ​the types of nucleotides in the SNPs 
C)  ​differences in SNPs among individuals 
D)  ​the ratio of purines to pyrimidines in SNPs 
E)  ​bonding patterns between nucleotides in the SNPs

Question 15

RNA can be used as a template for the production of DNA through the action of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​DNA polymerase 
B)  ​RNA polymerase 
C)  ​reverse transcriptase 
D)  ​ligase 
E)  ​restriction endonuclease 
A)  ​DNA polymerase 
B)  ​RNA polymerase 
C)  ​reverse transcriptase 
D)  ​ligase 
E)  ​restriction endonuclease

Question 16

Gene therapy ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​has not yet been used successfully with mammals 
B)  ​is a surgical technique that replaces defective genes with normal genes 
C)  ​has been used successfully to treat victims of autosomal dominant disorders by replacing the dominant allele with a recessive allele 
D)  ​is a genetic engineering technique that replaces defective alleles with normal ones 
E)  ​is only possible in adults 
A)  ​has not yet been used successfully with mammals 
B)  ​is a surgical technique that replaces defective genes with normal genes 
C)  ​has been used successfully to treat victims of autosomal dominant disorders by replacing the dominant allele with a recessive allele 
D)  ​is a genetic engineering technique that replaces defective alleles with normal ones 
E)  ​is only possible in adults

Question 17

The molecule that can carry foreign DNA into host cells is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cloning vector 
B)  ​transcriptase 
C)  ​DNA ligase 
D)  ​endonuclease 
E)  ​DNA polymerase 
A)  ​cloning vector 
B)  ​transcriptase 
C)  ​DNA ligase 
D)  ​endonuclease 
E)  ​DNA polymerase

Question 18

In DNA cloning, __________ cut DNA into pieces.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In DNA cloning, __________ cut DNA into...

Question 19

__________ are multiple copies of a short DNA sequence that occur at a given locus.

Accepted Answer

Short tand

Question 20

SNP-chips are used ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​to sequence DNA. 
B)  ​in DNA profiling 
C)  ​for full genome sequencing 
D)  ​in PCR 
E)  ​with short tandem repeat profiling 
A)  ​to sequence DNA. 
B)  ​in DNA profiling 
C)  ​for full genome sequencing 
D)  ​in PCR 
E)  ​with short tandem repeat profiling

Exam 15: Studying and Manipulating Genomes

a(n. ____ includes the entire genome.

Bacterial ____ may be used as cloning vectors.

Approximately how many single nucleotide polymorphisms have been identified in humans?​

To answer the following questions refer to the four items listed below. -This is from a viral source and catalyzes reactions to construct DNA strands from mRNA.

There is concern that transgenic genes have been found in unrelated crops. Could such genetic transformation occur without traditional breeding programs?​

Gel electrophoresis separates the DNA fragments according to ____.

The primers in PCR are ____.

To answer the following questions refer to the four items listed below. -These are collections of host cells that house cloned DNA.

To answer the following questions, refer to the five items listed below: -The function of these is to cut apart foreign DNA molecules.

What is the current status of the Human Genome Project?

A collection of host cells that house cloned fragments representing expressed genes is (a) ____.

Researchers can deliver genes into plants by using ____.

The term "biotech barnyards" commonly refers to ____.

The use of SNPs for analyzing genomes is based on ____.

RNA can be used as a template for the production of DNA through the action of ____.

Gene therapy ____.

The molecule that can carry foreign DNA into host cells is a(n) ____.

In DNA cloning, __________ cut DNA into pieces.

__________ are multiple copies of a short DNA sequence that occur at a given locus.

SNP-chips are used ____.

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Approximately how many single nucleotide polymorphisms have been identified in humans?

There is concern that transgenic genes have been found in unrelated crops. Could such genetic transformation occur without traditional breeding programs?