This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Biotechnology > Genetic Engineering > Genetic Engineering – Quiz 112 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Genetic Engineering Quiz 112 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The gene of clotting factor IX is introduced to various bacterial species and allows them to produce the protein. A) Agriculture. B) Bioremediation. C) Gene Therapy. D) Genetic Testing. E) Pharmaceuticals. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Pharmaceuticals. 2. The enzyme portion of this complex is called ..... A) CRISPR. B) Replicase. C) Lysozyme. D) Trust. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Trust. 3. Amino Acids link together to form? A) Carbohydrates. B) DNA. C) Protein. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Protein. 4. Restriction enzymes are also commonly known as biological scissors. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Is this quote pro-genetic engineering or con?"To have a genetically-modified embryo be carried by a cat or dog is inhumane." A) Pro(support genetic engineering). B) Con(against genetic engineering). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Con(against genetic engineering). 6. Two selective breeding techniques are? A) Cloning and Genetic Engineering. B) Cloning and Inbreeding. C) Inbreeding and Genetic Engineering. D) Inbreeding and Hybridization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inbreeding and Hybridization. 7. DNA replication runs from ..... ' to ..... ' and is said to be ..... A) 5, 3, antiparallel. B) 3, 5, antiparallel. C) 5, 3, parallel. D) 3, 5, parallel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5, 3, antiparallel. 8. In molecular cloning, a ..... is used to insert a fragment of DNA into the host cell. A) Plasmid. B) DNA fragment. C) Bacterium. D) Virus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plasmid. 9. DNA is turned to RNA and then to Protein is called what? A) Central Dogma. B) DNA. C) RNA. D) Theory of Everything. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Central Dogma. 10. Based on the notes, how can technology help with genetic engineering? A) It can be used to add, or modify genes directly into living things. B) It can prevent disorders with a 100% success rate. C) It can cause birth defects. D) It has no ethical issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It can be used to add, or modify genes directly into living things. 11. Problems with cloning are A) Creating too many embryos that are unneeded. B) Premature aging and a high failure rate. C) They have a tendency to overpopulate. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Premature aging and a high failure rate. 12. The production of certain human hormones by genetically engineered bacteria results from A) Inserting a specific group of amino acids into the bacteria. B) Crossing two different species of bacteria. C) Combining portions of human DNA and bacterial DNA. D) Deleting an amino acid from human DNA and bacterial DNA. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Combining portions of human DNA and bacterial DNA. 13. What bacteria species was used to create the human insulin? A) Escherichia coli. B) Salmonella typhi. C) Enterobacter coli. D) Saccharomyches cerevisiae. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Escherichia coli. 14. How is genetic engineering more precise than selective breeding? A) It can modify multiple genes at once. B) It can only be performed in a lab setting. C) It can introduce genes from any species. D) It can modify just a single gene. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It can modify just a single gene. 15. Transfer of genes directly to cells inside the body is referred as A) In vivo gene therapy. B) Ex vivo gene therapy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In vivo gene therapy. 16. Corns are genetically modified to be resistant against Asian corn borers. Because of this modification, farmers no longer need the use of garden dusts and insect sprays. Which of the following benefits of GMOs is presented by the given situation? A) Aided diseases detection. B) Increased productivity. C) Improved nutrition. D) Reduce pesticide use. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reduce pesticide use. 17. Which of these are examples of genetic engineering. A) Web Spinning Goats. B) Florescent Cats. C) Banana Vaccines. D) All of these are examples. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these are examples. 18. The diagram below represents the cloning of a carrot plant. Compared to each cell of the original carrot plant, each cell of the new plant will have A) The same number of chromosomes and the same types of genes. B) The same number of chromosomes, but different types of genes. C) Half the number of chromosomes and the same types of genes. D) Half the number of chromosomes, but different types of genes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The same number of chromosomes and the same types of genes. 19. Bundled up, organized DNA is called a A) Gene. B) Trait. C) Chromosome. D) Nucleotide. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chromosome. 20. Gene therapy is used to A) Provide cures for viral diseases. B) Sort DNA by size. C) Cure genetic diseases. D) Transfer genes to other organisms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cure genetic diseases. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesBiotechnology 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 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books