Genetic Engineering Techniques Quiz

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Which of the following is a key feature of genetic engineering?

Rearrangement and alteration of thousands of genes

Cross-breeding of plants from different species

Acquisition of desirable traits through mating

Manipulation of a specific target gene (correct)

In genetic engineering, what is used to carry the desired gene into the target organism?

DNA

RNA

Plasmid or vector (correct)

Enzyme

Which technique can be used to enhance the expression of a desired gene?

Cross-breeding plants from different species

Increasing the number of copies of the gene

Rearranging thousands of genes

Disrupting the inhibition of the gene's expression (correct)

What is the primary difference between genetic engineering and classical breeding?

Genetic engineering manipulates a specific gene, while classical breeding affects thousands of genes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of genetic engineering over classical breeding?

Genetic engineering can introduce new traits that are not present in the parent organisms. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the genetic engineering process?

Isolating and manipulating a specific target gene Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes the combination of DNA molecules from two different organisms?

Recombinant DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which field benefits from the production of insulin using recombinant DNA technology?

Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What is the main application of inserting the Bt-toxin gene into recipient organisms?

Providing pest resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which organism has a gene disrupted to delay ripening in the provided text?

Tomato plant Signup and view all the answers

In genetic engineering, what is used to modify the traits of a target organism?

Plasmid Signup and view all the answers

What does recombinant DNA technology involve?

Combining DNA from two different organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a restriction enzyme in recombinant DNA technology?

To cleave DNA at specific recognition sequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a plasmid in recombinant DNA technology?

It serves as a vector for introducing foreign DNA into a host cell Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental difference between genetic engineering and traditional breeding?

Both genetic engineering and traditional breeding modify organisms genetically Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using recombinant DNA technology compared to traditional breeding methods?

It allows for the transfer of genes between different species Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component required for successful recombinant DNA technology?

RNA polymerase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a plasmid vector in recombinant DNA technology?

To introduce foreign DNA into a host organism Signup and view all the answers