Biotechnology Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the term for the observable characteristic that results from an organism's genotype?

  • Genotype
  • Recombinant DNA
  • Plasmid
  • Phenotype (correct)
  • Which process involves modifying an organism's DNA to obtain desired characteristics?

  • DNA sequencing
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Genetic engineering (correct)
  • CRISPR-Cas9
  • What is the function of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

  • Creating recombinant DNA
  • Transcribing mRNA
  • Producing proteins
  • Cutting DNA at specific sequences (correct)
  • Which tool is used to amplify a specific segment of DNA through a series of temperature changes?

    <p>PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the use of living organisms or their parts to develop useful products?

    <p>Biotechnology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the genetic make-up of an organism?

    <p>Genotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of CRISPR-Cas9 in genetic engineering?

    <p>Cutting and editing DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in biotechnology?

    <p>Separating DNA fragments by size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is commonly used to make multiple copies of a specific DNA segment?

    <p>PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the use of living organisms or their parts to develop useful products?

    <p>Biotechnology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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