General Biology: Recombinant DNA Applications

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What is the main goal of gene cloning in the context of DNA manipulation?

  • To extract various genes from a single organism
  • To create artificial DNA molecules in the lab
  • To make thousands of copies of a single gene of interest (correct)
  • To combine genes from different species into a single organism

In the process of gene design, what do genetic engineers typically do to a cloned gene in order to make it functional in a new organism?

  • Insert the gene into the nucleus without modification
  • Keep the gene in its original form
  • Replace gene regions with enzymes (correct)
  • Combine genes from different sources

Which method of transformation aims to insert new genes into cells without harming them?

  • Electroporation
  • Agrobacterium (correct)
  • Microfibers
  • Gene gun

What is the purpose of backcross breeding in agriculture when dealing with transgenic plants?

<p>To obtain high yielding transgenic lines by crossing with elite breeding lines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes recombinant DNA from normal DNA?

<p>It is artificially created by combining DNA from different sources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does gene design differ from gene cloning in the context of genetic engineering processes?

<p>Gene cloning creates multiple gene copies, while gene design modifies the genes for functionality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of genetically engineering golden rice?

<p>To promote B-carotene biosynthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry focuses on growing commercial crops with recombinant DNA to increase resistance to herbicides?

<p>Agricultural Industry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of homologous structures in different organisms?

<p>They show common ancestry and are similar in function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of structures are remains of a structure that is no longer functional but show common ancestry?

<p>Vestigial Structures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do fossils primarily provide evidence for?

<p>Evolutionary changes over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key observation scientists made about embryos during their development in different animals?

<p>All vertebrates have a post-anal tail and paired pharyngeal pouches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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