This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Biotechnology > Genetic Engineering > Genetic Engineering – Quiz 37 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Genetic Engineering Quiz 37 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. This enzyme is used to cDNA from mRNA. A) EcoR1. B) Ligase. C) DNA polymerase. D) Reverse transcriptase. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reverse transcriptase. 2. How many times do you want a restriction enzyme to cut a human genome in order to cut out the gene of interest to insert into a plasmid? A) 1-through the gene. B) 2-on either side of the gene. C) 3-through the gene and on either side of the gene. D) 4-twice on each side of the gene. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2-on either side of the gene. 3. Tandem repeats of short DNA sequences with varying numbers of repeats found among individuals. A) STR (Short Tandem Repeat). B) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). C) VNTR (Variable number of Tandem Repeats). D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) STR (Short Tandem Repeat). 4. Which of the following is NOT an argument in favor of GMOs? A) Reduced biodiversity. B) Disease resistant crops. C) Food with extra nutrients. D) Controlled production of insulin. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reduced biodiversity. 5. What are some potential ethical dilemmas in genetic engineering? A) Ethical concerns, genetic inequality, misuse of genetic information. B) Genetic discrimination, alteration of ecosystems, unintended consequences. C) Genetic discrimination, designer babies, alteration of ecosystems, unintended consequences. D) Genetic mutations, violation of natural order, loss of genetic diversity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Genetic discrimination, designer babies, alteration of ecosystems, unintended consequences. 6. In order to insert a human gene into plasmid, both must A) Code for the same gene product. B) Be cut by the same restriction enzyme. C) Originate from the same type of cell. D) Have identical sequences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Be cut by the same restriction enzyme. 7. In 1984, Dr. Alec Jeffreys at the University of Leicaster observed that DNA from different individuals contains different polymorphisms. His laboratory developed a technique for isolating and analyzing these variable areas that is known as: A) DNA quantifying, or DNA profiling. B) DNA fingerprinting, or DNA profiling. C) DNA sorting, or DNA profiling. D) DNA investigating, or DNA profiling. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DNA fingerprinting, or DNA profiling. 8. Used to insert normal genes into human cells to correct disorders and/or diseases A) Inbreeding. B) Selective therapy. C) Gene therapy. D) Cross breeding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gene therapy. 9. The majority of genetically modified crops are grown in which part of the world? A) China. B) USA. C) Europe. D) Australia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) USA. 10. Purpose of gene therapy A) Clone organisms. B) Locate genes on chromosomes. C) Cure genetic disorders. D) Determine genetic sequences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cure genetic disorders. 11. Letters X and Y represent the A) Hormones that stimulate the replication of bacterial DNA. B) Enzymes involved in the insertion of genes into other organisms. C) Hormones that trigger rapid mutation of genetic information. D) Gases needed to produce the energy required for gene manipulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enzymes involved in the insertion of genes into other organisms. 12. Antisense oligonucleotide are.....? A) Short length of either RNA or DNA. B) Short length of RNA. C) Short length of DNA. D) Polymers of DNA. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Short length of either RNA or DNA. 13. The bacteria that result from reproduction of this cell will most likely have the ability to A) Replicate all of DNA found in humans. B) Produce a human blood cell according to instructions in gene X. C) Produce vaccines to be used to immunize humans. D) Produce the human protein coded for by gene X. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Produce the human protein coded for by gene X. 14. The basic unit of heredity carried by the chromosomes that determines the traits of an organism is called ..... A) Genes. B) Proteins. C) Generation. D) Inheritance. E) Genome. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Genes. 15. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are ..... A) Always biologically modified in a lab and selectively bred for a certain trait. B) Always bad for you. C) Always free of pesticides. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Always biologically modified in a lab and selectively bred for a certain trait. 16. Plant breeders use cuttings to create new varieties of plants with desired characteristics. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 17. Crossing organisms from different species like a horse and a donkey creating a mule, or a cow and a buffalo creating a beefalo. A) Hybridization. B) Cloning. C) Inbreeding. D) Natural selection. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hybridization. 18. Combining a lion and a tiger to create a liger is an example of A) Inbreeding. B) Transformation. C) A polyploid. D) Hybridization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hybridization. 19. Who was the father of genetics A) Sagan. B) Issac Newton. C) Gregor Mendel. D) C.jenkins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gregor Mendel. 20. Advantages of GM Crops are: A) Better For The Environment. B) Resistance To Disease. C) Increased Flavor and Nutrition. D) All the above. 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