17 Questions
Which of the following is a key step in the DNA replication process?
Catalyzing the separation of DNA strands by helicase
Which of the following is a key difference between DNA and RNA?
DNA is double-stranded while RNA is single-stranded
Which of the following is a key technique used in genetic engineering?
Restriction enzyme digestion
Which of the following is a potential application of genetic engineering?
All of the above
Which of the following is a key difference between cloning and artificial selection?
Cloning involves the creation of genetically identical organisms, while artificial selection involves selectively breeding organisms with desired traits.
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in artificial selection?
Gene splicing
What is the primary purpose of creating transgenic GMO animals?
To improve the food supply
Which of the following is a characteristic of inbreeding?
It is prone to producing offspring with recessive disorders
What was significant about the cloning of Dolly the sheep in 1996?
Both A and B
Which of the following is a technique used in genetic engineering?
Recombinant DNA
What is the process of generating a genetically identical copy of a cell or an organism called?
Cloning
Which of the following is NOT a genetic engineering technique?
Genome sequencing
What is the primary difference between selective breeding and hybridization as genetic engineering techniques?
Selective breeding involves crossing individuals within the same species, while hybridization involves crossing different species.
Which of the following is NOT a potential application of genetic engineering?
Altering the genetic code of humans to enhance physical abilities
What is the primary purpose of cloning as a genetic engineering technique?
To create genetically identical copies of an organism
What is a genome, in the context of genetic engineering?
The complete genetic material of an individual
Which of the following statements about GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) is TRUE?
GMOs have had their genetic code altered through genetic engineering techniques.
Test your knowledge on gene splicing, gel electrophoresis, artificial selection, selective breeding, and hybridization. Learn about how breeders choose organisms to mate for desirable traits and how gel electrophoresis is used to analyze DNA.
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