Exploring the World of Genetic Engineering
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Which term refers to the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology?

  • Genetic modification
  • Genetic manipulation
  • Genetic engineering (correct)
  • Gene transfer

What is the purpose of genetic engineering?

  • To create new DNA
  • To copy genetic material
  • To isolate genes
  • To change the genetic makeup of cells (correct)

How is new DNA obtained in genetic engineering?

  • By isolating and copying genetic material (correct)
  • By artificially synthesizing DNA
  • By creating a DNA construct
  • By inserting DNA into the host organism

What is usually created and used to insert new DNA into the host organism?

<p>A genetic construct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes biotechnology?

<p>Technology based on biology that uses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that biotechnology is helping to heal the world?

<p>By reducing rates of infectious disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long have we been using the biological processes of microorganisms to make useful food products?

<p>More than 6,000 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of tailoring treatments to individuals in biotechnology?

<p>To minimize health risks and side effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that biotechnology is helping to improve our lives and the health of our planet?

<p>By developing technologies and products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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