Question 1

Tobacco plants have had a gene from fireflies inserted into them which makes them glow.These tobacco plants would be considered:

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A) mutants. 
B) transgenic organisms. 
C) clones. 
D) vectors. 
A) mutants. 
B) transgenic organisms. 
C) clones. 
D) vectors. B

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: Reproductive cloning
Produces recombinant DNA
Cell reprogramming
PCR
Forensic DNA typing

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The Answer of Many copies of a DNA sequence are is...

Question 3

"Bacterial transformation" is a bacterium's ability to:

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A) take up DNA from its surroundings. 
B) connect DNA fragments once they are cut with restriction enzymes. 
C) produce restriction enzymes. 
D) produce proteins from another organism's genes. 
A) take up DNA from its surroundings. 
B) connect DNA fragments once they are cut with restriction enzymes. 
C) produce restriction enzymes. 
D) produce proteins from another organism's genes. A

Question 4

Biotechnology can be defined as the:

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A) production of new mammals through cell reprogramming. 
B) use of technology to identify criminals. 
C) ability to reprogram cells by splicing DNA from one species into another. 
D) use of technology to control biological processes as a means of meeting societal needs. 
A) production of new mammals through cell reprogramming. 
B) use of technology to identify criminals. 
C) ability to reprogram cells by splicing DNA from one species into another. 
D) use of technology to control biological processes as a means of meeting societal needs.

Question 5

Restriction enzymes are mainly derived from:

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A) yeast. 
B) fungi. 
C) bacteria. 
D) animal cells. 
A) yeast. 
B) fungi. 
C) bacteria. 
D) animal cells.

Question 6

In reproductive cloning:

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A) an embryo from two parents is genetically modified. 
B) bacteria are transformed with recombinant DNA. 
C) many copies of a single gene are made. 
D) adult mammals of a defined genotype are produced. 
A) an embryo from two parents is genetically modified. 
B) bacteria are transformed with recombinant DNA. 
C) many copies of a single gene are made. 
D) adult mammals of a defined genotype are produced.

Question 7

One of the main problems with growing Bt cotton and other Bt-enhanced crops is the Bt toxin:

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A) can produce populations of insects resistant to it. 
B) can create Bt refuges near the fields that harbor bugs not resistant to Bt. 
C) reduces the need for insecticides. 
D) can be harmful to humans. 
A) can produce populations of insects resistant to it. 
B) can create Bt refuges near the fields that harbor bugs not resistant to Bt. 
C) reduces the need for insecticides. 
D) can be harmful to humans.

Question 8

Why are restriction enzymes that produce sticky ends valuable?

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A) Sticky-ended DNA is easier to amplify by PCR. 
B) The ends produced will stick to any complementary DNA from any source. 
C) Sticky-ended DNA is easier to replicate in cells. 
D) They produce ends that stick only to plasmid DNA. 
A) Sticky-ended DNA is easier to amplify by PCR. 
B) The ends produced will stick to any complementary DNA from any source. 
C) Sticky-ended DNA is easier to replicate in cells. 
D) They produce ends that stick only to plasmid DNA.

Question 9

Why is forensic DNA analysis an important part of biotechnology?

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A) It is used to amplify small samples of DNA. 
B) It is used to match two samples of DNA. 
C) It is used to produce transgenic organisms. 
D) It substitutes for restriction enzymes. 
A) It is used to amplify small samples of DNA. 
B) It is used to match two samples of DNA. 
C) It is used to produce transgenic organisms. 
D) It substitutes for restriction enzymes.

Question 10

If a restriction enzyme leaves a sticky end on a DNA fragment,it means the fragment:

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A) has a protruding end of a small number of unpaired bases. 
B) will stick only to DNA from the same organism. 
C) can attach to any other sticky end produced by any other restriction enzyme. 
D) can transform bacteria without the need for a cloning vector. 
A) has a protruding end of a small number of unpaired bases. 
B) will stick only to DNA from the same organism. 
C) can attach to any other sticky end produced by any other restriction enzyme. 
D) can transform bacteria without the need for a cloning vector.

Question 11

What is the purpose of introducing recombinant DNA plasmids into bacterial cells?

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As the cells divide,they repli

Question 12

How might stem cells be used to treat disease?

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When inserted into a human suffering fro

Question 13

What is one of the advantages of producing human growth hormone (HGH)from a cloned gene in a bacterial cell?

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A) The product can be administered by infecting a person with the recombinant bacteria. 
B) A gene cloned from mice, rather than from humans, can be used. 
C) The bacterial protein has a different amino acid sequence that is more effective. 
D) Larger quantities are available. 
E) As the protein is introduced therapeutically, it transfers the HGH gene as well. 
A) The product can be administered by infecting a person with the recombinant bacteria. 
B) A gene cloned from mice, rather than from humans, can be used. 
C) The bacterial protein has a different amino acid sequence that is more effective. 
D) Larger quantities are available. 
E) As the protein is introduced therapeutically, it transfers the HGH gene as well.

Question 14

What is a clone?

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A) any cell that contains recombinant DNA 
B) a protein produced by a recombinant bacterium 
C) an exact copy of a DNA, cell, or organism 
D) any animal that contains recombinant DNA 
A) any cell that contains recombinant DNA 
B) a protein produced by a recombinant bacterium 
C) an exact copy of a DNA, cell, or organism 
D) any animal that contains recombinant DNA

Question 15

Why are short tandem repeats (STRs)used in DNA fingerprinting?

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A) They are the only human genes that can be cut by restriction enzymes. 
B) It is unlikely two unrelated people will have an identical number of repeats at the same location in their genomes. 
C) They are exactly the same in all individuals. 
D) Some individuals have them and some don't. 
A) They are the only human genes that can be cut by restriction enzymes. 
B) It is unlikely two unrelated people will have an identical number of repeats at the same location in their genomes. 
C) They are exactly the same in all individuals. 
D) Some individuals have them and some don't.

Question 16

"Golden rice" is a transgenic form of rice because it:

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A) produces omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) contains genes from a bacterium and a daffodil. 
C) produces insulin. 
D) produces cancer-fighting drugs. 
A) produces omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) contains genes from a bacterium and a daffodil. 
C) produces insulin. 
D) produces cancer-fighting drugs.

Question 17

The study of matching different sets of DNA based on the number of short tandem repeats is called ________.

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The answer of The study of matching different sets of...

Question 18

Embryonic stem cells are taken from:

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A) blastocysts. 
B) adult tissues. 
C) eggs. 
D) iPS cells. 
A) blastocysts. 
B) adult tissues. 
C) eggs. 
D) iPS cells.

Question 19

Through the process of ________,a cell will incorporate genetic material from outside itself.

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The answer of Through the process of ________,a cell will...

Question 20

If you found the same number of short tandem repeats at three different locations in two samples of DNA,what would you conclude?

Accepted Answer

A) The two samples were from different individuals. 
B) The two samples were most likely from the same individual. 
C) Both samples were from females. 
D) Both samples were from males. 
A) The two samples were from different individuals. 
B) The two samples were most likely from the same individual. 
C) Both samples were from females. 
D) Both samples were from males.

Exam 15: The Future Isnt What It Used to Be: Biotechnology

Tobacco plants have had a gene from fireflies inserted into them which makes them glow.These tobacco plants would be considered:

"Bacterial transformation" is a bacterium's ability to:

Biotechnology can be defined as the:

Restriction enzymes are mainly derived from:

In reproductive cloning:

One of the main problems with growing Bt cotton and other Bt-enhanced crops is the Bt toxin:

Why are restriction enzymes that produce sticky ends valuable?

Why is forensic DNA analysis an important part of biotechnology?

If a restriction enzyme leaves a sticky end on a DNA fragment,it means the fragment:

What is the purpose of introducing recombinant DNA plasmids into bacterial cells?

How might stem cells be used to treat disease?

What is one of the advantages of producing human growth hormone (HGH)from a cloned gene in a bacterial cell?

What is a clone?

Why are short tandem repeats (STRs)used in DNA fingerprinting?

"Golden rice" is a transgenic form of rice because it:

The study of matching different sets of DNA based on the number of short tandem repeats is called ________.

Embryonic stem cells are taken from:

Through the process of ________,a cell will incorporate genetic material from outside itself.

If you found the same number of short tandem repeats at three different locations in two samples of DNA,what would you conclude?

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