This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Biotechnology > Genetic Engineering – Quiz 78 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Genetic Engineering Quiz 78 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Trait shows only if both parents pass it on A) Recessive. B) Dominant. C) Codominance. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Recessive. 2. Which of the following best describes a "vector?" A) An organism that carries something. B) A microscopic "agent" that causes an infection. C) A type of cell in your body that carries viruses. D) A type of protein in your body associated with viruses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An organism that carries something. 3. What is the process called where specific traits are chosen to be passed on to the next generation? A) Gene Therapy. B) Hybridization. C) Selective Breeding. D) Cloning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Selective Breeding. 4. You find confidential information while using your mom's work computer. You close it immediately and do not share any of the information with anyone. This is ..... A) Ethical behavior. B) Unethical behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethical behavior. 5. Which of the following best describes the function of ligase? A) Cutting DNA. B) Repairing DNA. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repairing DNA. 6. Genetic engineering help in one of the following. A) To produce transgenic organism. B) To produce GMO. C) To change the genotype. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 7. What is the purpose of the Extension step of PCR? A) To create the primers. B) To extend the time it takes to produce DNA. C) To allow polymerase to create the complementary strands of DNA. D) To allow substrates to copy DNA sequences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To allow polymerase to create the complementary strands of DNA. 8. What is a potential consequence of gene therapy becoming an option for expecting parents? A) It will be extremely affordable for all expecting parents. B) It will be limited to certain countries that are more open to HGE technology. C) It will result in the destruction of the human race. D) It will only be available for unborn babies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It will be limited to certain countries that are more open to HGE technology. 9. One of the biggest breakthroughs in recombinant DNA and genetic engineering in humans is ..... A) New skin cells for skin cancer patients. B) A vaccine that can be put into a bannana. C) Using bacteria to produce human insulin. D) Ability to regrow a damaged liver for alcoholics with Cirrhosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using bacteria to produce human insulin. 10. Paper chromatography A) Separates molecules by size. B) Uses electricity to separate molecules. C) Is a structural observation. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Separates molecules by size. 11. What is the technique called that scientists use to produce large amounts of DNA in a remarkably small amount of time from a small sample? A) Polymerase Chain Reaction. B) Polyploidy Chain Reaction. C) Polymorphism Chain Reaction. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Polymerase Chain Reaction. 12. In a pedigree chart, how are relations illustrated A) Circles. B) Squares. C) Shading. D) Lines. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lines. 13. What is the purpose of obtaining recombinant DNA? A) To obtain specific proteins. B) To create new species. C) To combat genetic diseases. D) To improve the food industry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To obtain specific proteins. 14. What type of protein cuts DNA at specific locations? A) Restriction enzymes. B) DNA ligase. C) DNA polymerase. D) Helicase. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Restriction enzymes. 15. One of the most commonly used GMO is ..... A) Taking a fly gene to prevent colorblindness and putting it in humans with colorblindness. B) Using a bacteria that is a natural pesticide called Bt and inserting in corn to make it produce its own pesticide. C) Taking a gene that prevents hypothermia in penguins and placing in strawberries so they don't freeze. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using a bacteria that is a natural pesticide called Bt and inserting in corn to make it produce its own pesticide. 16. An organism containing genetic material that has been artificially altered to produce a desired characteristic A) Genetic Engineering. B) Gene Therapy. C) Genetically Modified Organism. D) Artificial Selection. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Genetically Modified Organism. 17. Choosing to crossbreed organisms from different species to get the best desired traits from both (beefalo, mule, zonkey) A) Hybridization. B) Inbreeding. C) Recombinant DNA. D) Selectivism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hybridization. 18. The process of putting a plasmid into a bacteria cell A) Vector. B) Plasmid. C) Genetically Modified Organism. D) Transformation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transformation. 19. Due to genetic inheritance, members of a species can be slightly different from another in their traits. This is known as ..... A) Variation. B) Overproduction. C) Competition. D) Evolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Variation. 20. When body cells are used in cloning it is A) Embryonic cell transfer. B) Somatic cell nuclear transfer. C) Any cell nuclear transfer. D) Transgenic cells. 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