5 Questions
Which process involves the creation of genetically identical copies of an organism?
Gene Splicing
Which process involves selecting and breeding organisms with desired traits to perpetuate those traits in future generations?
Gene Splicing
Which process is used to determine the precise order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule?
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Which process involves the insertion of a gene from one organism into the DNA of another organism?
Cloning
Which process is used to make multiple copies of a specific segment of DNA quickly and accurately?
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Study Notes
Biotechnology Techniques
- Artificial Selection: a process where humans intentionally breed organisms to produce desired traits, leading to changes in the population's characteristics.
- Cloning: a technique used to create an exact genetic replica of an organism, involving the creation of a genetically identical copy of an individual.
- Gene Splicing: a molecular biology technique where a gene is taken from one organism and inserted into the DNA of another, allowing for the transfer of genetic information.
- DNA Sequencing: a process used to determine the order of nucleotide bases (A, C, G, and T) that make up an organism's DNA, allowing for the identification of genetic information.
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): a laboratory technique used to amplify specific DNA sequences, generating millions of copies of a target DNA sequence, allowing for analysis and manipulation.
Test your knowledge on genetic engineering topics covered in the 2nd semester of Grade 12. The quiz includes questions on artificial selection, cloning, gene splicing, DNA sequencing, and polymerase chain reaction.
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