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What is the main focus of genetic engineering?
What is the main focus of genetic engineering?
- Studying the genetic history of organisms
- Protecting non-domesticated relatives
- Preserving the genetic make-up of organisms
- Altering the genetic make-up of organisms (correct)
Which agricultural practice has significantly changed the genetic make-up of crops and livestock?
Which agricultural practice has significantly changed the genetic make-up of crops and livestock?
- Organic farming
- Pesticide application
- Selective breeding (correct)
- Genetic engineering
What is one of the ways genetic engineering can enhance traits in an organism?
What is one of the ways genetic engineering can enhance traits in an organism?
- Avoiding any genetic modifications
- Disrupting the inhibition of the desired gene's expression (correct)
- Maintaining the natural state of genes
- Decreasing the expression of the desired gene
Which of the following activities is related to identifying desirable traits in plants and animals?
Which of the following activities is related to identifying desirable traits in plants and animals?
Why did humans unknowingly practice genetic engineering in ancient times?
Why did humans unknowingly practice genetic engineering in ancient times?
Which technique involves introducing new traits into an organism using molecular methods?
Which technique involves introducing new traits into an organism using molecular methods?
What is the name given to the molecule resulting from the combination of DNA from two different sources?
What is the name given to the molecule resulting from the combination of DNA from two different sources?
Which type of cell is used as the host for the recombinant plasmid?
Which type of cell is used as the host for the recombinant plasmid?
What is the purpose of the selection process after cloning?
What is the purpose of the selection process after cloning?
What is determined by sequencing the gene?
What is determined by sequencing the gene?
What is the final step after the recombinant DNA process?
What is the final step after the recombinant DNA process?
What is the term used for a bacterium carrying the recombinant plasmid?
What is the term used for a bacterium carrying the recombinant plasmid?
What is the purpose of using restriction enzymes in recombinant DNA technology?
What is the purpose of using restriction enzymes in recombinant DNA technology?
Which of the following is commonly used as a vector in recombinant DNA technology?
Which of the following is commonly used as a vector in recombinant DNA technology?
What is the process of joining the gene of interest and the vector DNA called?
What is the process of joining the gene of interest and the vector DNA called?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plasmids used as vectors in recombinant DNA technology?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plasmids used as vectors in recombinant DNA technology?
What is the purpose of using a vector in recombinant DNA technology?
What is the purpose of using a vector in recombinant DNA technology?
Classical breeding and recombinant DNA technology are both techniques used for:
Classical breeding and recombinant DNA technology are both techniques used for:
What is the purpose of inserting a gene for pest resistance into a plant cell?
What is the purpose of inserting a gene for pest resistance into a plant cell?
What technique is used to introduce DNA into plant tissues using a 'gene gun'?
What technique is used to introduce DNA into plant tissues using a 'gene gun'?
What is the purpose of the heat shock treatment in bacterial transformation?
What is the purpose of the heat shock treatment in bacterial transformation?
Which of the following is a product that can be obtained through bacterial transformation?
Which of the following is a product that can be obtained through bacterial transformation?
What term is used to describe cells that have successfully taken up a plasmid and acquired new traits?
What term is used to describe cells that have successfully taken up a plasmid and acquired new traits?
Why is it important to control the temperature during the heat shock treatment?
Why is it important to control the temperature during the heat shock treatment?
What is the main difference between Electroporation and Heat Shock Treatment?
What is the main difference between Electroporation and Heat Shock Treatment?
Which method is commonly used for inserting genes into mammalian cells?
Which method is commonly used for inserting genes into mammalian cells?
From which book is information on Electroporation likely to be found?
From which book is information on Electroporation likely to be found?
What is the purpose of expanding membrane pores in Electroporation?
What is the purpose of expanding membrane pores in Electroporation?
Which grade guide is referenced for the course criteria in the text?
Which grade guide is referenced for the course criteria in the text?
