This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Biotechnology > Genetic Engineering > Genetic Engineering – Quiz 43 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Genetic Engineering Quiz 43 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Science of changing the DNA in living organisms to create something new A) Gel Electrophoresis. B) Gene Splicing. C) Artificial Selection. D) Genetic Engineering. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genetic Engineering. 2. For an organism to express the trait of interest, the rDNA must be introduced to the host. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 3. When an organism is genetically engineered, what occurs? A) The genome is identical to their parents'. B) They are made using half the genomes of two different species. C) The organism contains genes that were transferred from another organism. D) They are produced by breeding only the individuals with desired traits. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The organism contains genes that were transferred from another organism. 4. All species produce more offspring than can reasonably survive. Why would this be a problem? A) Genetic health conditions. B) Too much trait variation. C) Limited resources. D) Predatory issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Limited resources. 5. The bond between two amino acids is called ..... A) Peptide bond. B) Amino acid bond. C) Nothing. There isn't a name for it. D) Hydrogen bond. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Peptide bond. 6. Pollen needs to be moved from the ..... A) Stamen to the pistil. B) Pistil to the stamen. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stamen to the pistil. 7. Translate the mRNA molecule for this gene:C-A-T-G-T-A-A-A-C A) T-C-G-A-T-U-U-C-C. B) G-G-G-A-T-C-U-U-T. C) G-U-A-C-A-U-U-U-G. D) G-T-A-C-A-T-T-T-G. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) G-U-A-C-A-U-U-U-G. 8. Any change in DNA is referred to as- A) Inbreeding. B) Mutation. C) Hybrid. D) Plasmids. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mutation. 9. Some of the characteristics of bacteria are listed.1 can make complex molecules2 can reproduce quickly3 have cytoplasm4 may cause diseasesWhich characteristics make bacteria useful in biotechnology and genetic engineering? A) 1, 2, 3 and 4. B) 1 and 2 only. C) 2 and 3 only. D) 3 and 4 only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1 and 2 only. 10. In a pedigree chart, how are characterisitcs or traits illustrated A) Circles. B) Squares. C) Shading. D) Lines. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Shading. 11. Which is an example of a heterozygous trait? A) BB. B) CC. C) Tt. D) Aa. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Aa. 12. Which one of the following is NOT a major cause of biodiversity loss? A) Overharvesting. B) Invasive Species. C) Climate change. D) Zoonotic disease. E) Habitat loss. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Zoonotic disease. 13. This is the most commonly used host organism in recombinant DNA technology. A) Bacteria. B) Cells. C) Plasmid. D) Vectors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bacteria. 14. What part of a bacteria can be used as a vector? A) Chromosomal DNA. B) The nucleus. C) Plasmid DNA. D) Cytoplasm. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plasmid DNA. 15. What are the potential risks of genetic engineering? A) No impact on the environment. B) Potential benefits to human health. C) No ethical concerns. D) Potential risks include unintended harm to human health, harm to the environment, and ethical concerns. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Potential risks include unintended harm to human health, harm to the environment, and ethical concerns. 16. What is the most likely initial purpose of creating designer babies? A) To eliminate deadly genetic diseases. B) To enhance physical appearance. C) To increase intelligence. D) To improve athletic abilities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To eliminate deadly genetic diseases. 17. Clones have the exact same: A) Personalities. B) Physical appearances. C) Intelligence levels. D) Genetic material. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genetic material. 18. What happens in Eutrophication? A) A massive die-off of organisms due to low oxygen. B) An net increase in oxygen. C) A changing of a land biome from fertilizer. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A massive die-off of organisms due to low oxygen. 19. Do we really wish to risk complicating and possibly blighting the final years of our lives by allowing ..... ? A) Genetic discrimination. B) Stem cells. C) GM food. D) Super soldiers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Genetic discrimination. 20. Restriction enzymes produces DNA fragments with ..... A) Sharp ends. B) Sticky ends. C) Rounded ends. D) Short ends. 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