17 Questions
What is the first step in the genetic engineering process?
DNA Extraction
What is the second step in the genetic engineering process?
Gene Cloning
What does gene cloning involve in genetic engineering?
Making copies of the gene of interest
What is the purpose of gene design in genetic engineering?
Designing the gene to work in a different organism
Why is tissue culture used in the genetic engineering process?
To propagate masses of undifferentiated plant cells
What is the purpose of transformation or gene insertion in genetic engineering?
To modify the gene to work effectively in a different organism
What is the main goal of the common methods like gene gun, agrobacterium, micro-fibers, and electroporation?
To manually move genes from one organism to another without mating
What is the goal of backcross breeding in the context of transgenic plants?
To combine desired traits of elite parents and the transgene into a single line
What is one key difference between genetic engineering and traditional plant breeding?
Traditional breeding is less precise than genetic engineering
How does genetic engineering differ from traditional breeding in terms of gene movement between organisms?
Genetic engineering manually moves genes without the need for mating
What is a limitation of traditional breeding in terms of adding new traits to plants?
It can only be done between two plants that can sexually mate with each other
How does genetic engineering overcome the limitations of traditional plant breeding?
By manually moving genes from one organism to another without mating
What is a characteristic of genetic engineering that makes it more specific than traditional plant breeding?
It allows for the movement of a single gene into another organism
What is the main purpose of genetic engineering in terms of modifying an organism's genome?
'Sexual' barrier between species is overcome
How does genetic engineering differ from traditional breeding in terms of transferring genes between organisms?
'Sexual' barrier between species is not relevant in genetic engineering
What characteristic makes traditional breeding less precise compared to genetic engineering?
'Sexual' barrier between species is overcome in traditional breeding
Why does genetic engineering allow for unlimited potential traits compared to traditional breeding?
It manually moves genes from one organism to another without mating
Test your knowledge about the process of genetic engineering, which involves extracting DNA from one organism and inserting it into another to express a desired trait. This quiz covers the five steps involved in genetic engineering, from DNA extraction to the final transformation.
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