This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Biotechnology > Genetic Engineering – Quiz 103 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Genetic Engineering Quiz 103 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism or gene A) Cloning. B) Gel electrophoresis. C) Polymerase chain reaction. D) Restriction enzymes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cloning. 2. A new variety of rice has been genetically modified to have vitamin A to prevent people from going blind. What word(s) below best describes this rice? A) Electrophoresis. B) DNA fingerprinting. C) G.M.O. D) Clone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) G.M.O. 3. Gel electrophoresis is A) A process used to sort DNA molecules by size. B) A manipulation of DNA done by scientists. C) Something you get from the doctor's office. D) Something you put in your hair. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A process used to sort DNA molecules by size. 4. Clones are A) A process used to sort DNA molecules by size. B) Circular DNA found in a bacteria cell. C) Organisms that are genetically identical to the organism from which they were produced. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Organisms that are genetically identical to the organism from which they were produced. 5. Which is a use of genetically engineered bacteria? A) Making human insulin. B) DNA fingerprint for blood left at a crime scene. C) Producing corn that is resistant to herbicides. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Making human insulin. 6. What enzyme joins the sticky ends of fragmented DNA sequences? A) Ligase. B) Gyrase. C) Polymerase. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ligase. 7. What organisms would contain plasmids? A) Plants. B) Animals. C) Viruses. D) Bacteria. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bacteria. 8. Process in which good genes are delivered by a virus to replace bad genes. A) Gene therapy. B) Recombinant DNA. C) DNA fingerprinting. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gene therapy. 9. Nuclear transfer is the insertion of a nucleus from an adult cell into an egg that has had its own nucleus removed (enucleated). A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. Originates from bacterial DNA and has the ability to cut DNA. Often referred to as DNA scissors. A) Sample Loading Buffer (SLB). B) Electrophoresis Buffer. C) Restriction Enzymes. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Restriction Enzymes. 11. Breeders can increase the genetic variation in a population by introducing ..... ? A) Reductions. B) Inductions. C) Mutations. D) Additives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mutations. 12. During Gel electrophoresis, which substance acts like a filter? A) Gel. B) Electricity. C) Saline solution. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gel. 13. CARRY INFORMATION THAT GETS PASSED FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT A) GENES. B) MUTATION. C) GENE THERAPY. D) SCIENCE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) GENES. 14. The process of producing genetically identical individuals of an organism is called cloning. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Generally, What type of primer can be used for PRIMER EXTENSION? A) NESTED primer. B) Asymmetric primers. C) RT primers. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NESTED primer. 16. Which of the following best describes a plasmid? A) A section of DNA. B) Circular DNA found in bacteria. C) DNA that has genes from different organisms. D) A bundle of DNA. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Circular DNA found in bacteria. 17. Not all mutations are harmful. What is a benefit of mutations? A) Creates new disorders. B) Stops protein synthesis. C) Adds new genes. D) Produces codons for protein synthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adds new genes. 18. Is it ok to tell people 'who' is taking part in your study A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 19. Which of these is an example of a phenotype? A) Ff. B) FF. C) Ff. D) Brown fur. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Brown fur. 20. A somatic cell in a horse contains 64 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would there be in Ovum B? A) 66. B) 64. C) 32. D) 34. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 32. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGenetic Engineering Quiz 1Genetic Engineering Quiz 2Genetic Engineering Quiz 3Genetic Engineering Quiz 4Genetic Engineering Quiz 5Genetic Engineering Quiz 6Genetic Engineering Quiz 7Genetic Engineering Quiz 8Genetic Engineering Quiz 9Genetic Engineering Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books