Genetically Modified Organisms and DNA Technology Quiz
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Which term describes organisms that have acquired one or more genes by artificial means?

  • Transgenic organisms
  • Recombinant organisms
  • Artificial organisms
  • Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (correct)
  • What is the term used to describe a recombinant organism that has acquired a gene from another organism, typically of another species?

  • Transgenic organisms (correct)
  • Recombinant organisms
  • Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
  • Artificial organisms
  • What is the term used to describe the direct manipulation of genes for practical purposes?

  • Transgenic organisms
  • Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
  • Recombinant DNA technology
  • Genetic engineering (correct)
  • What is the term used to describe the process of combining pieces of DNA from two different sources to form a single DNA molecule?

    <p>Recombinant DNA technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What have scientists genetically engineered bacteria to mass-produce?

    <p>Useful chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

    <p>Organisms that have acquired genes from another organism through artificial means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a recombinant organism that has acquired a gene from another organism, typically of another species?

    <p>Transgenic organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of genetic engineering?

    <p>To transfer genes between different species for scientific research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of how genetic engineering has been used in bacteria?

    <p>To produce cancer drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of combining pieces of DNA from two different sources to form a single DNA molecule?

    <p>Recombinant DNA technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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