COPY: Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering

What is the main objective of genetic engineering?

To delete all traits in an organism

To create a new organism from scratch

To enhance all traits in an organism

To manipulate a single trait in an organism (correct)

Which type of breeding focuses on modifying the traits of a target organism using molecular techniques?

Hybrid breeding

CRISPR breeding

rDNA Technology breeding (correct)

Classical/Conventional breeding

What is involved in the first stage of the process of genetic engineering?

Cell Division

Protein Synthesis

RNA Cleavage

DNA Cleavage (correct)

In genetic engineering, how are new traits introduced into an organism?

By increasing or disrupting the expression of the desired gene Signup and view all the answers

Which field is NOT listed as an application of genetic engineering in the text?

Music industry Signup and view all the answers

What does Bt stand for in Bt Corn?

Bacillus thuringiensis Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes genetic engineering from classical breeding?

Genetic engineering involves modifying traits using molecular techniques. Signup and view all the answers

Which organism is used for the production of Humulin®?

Transgenic animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Golden Rice?

To increase vitamin A content Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the transplantation of living cells, tissues, or organs between species?

Xenotransplantation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of corn is resistant to cornborer disease?

Bt Corn Signup and view all the answers

What is the main product collected and purified in Gene Pharming?

Milk, eggs, or blood Signup and view all the answers

In the DNA cleavage process of genetic engineering, which enzyme acts as 'molecular scissors'?

Endonucleases Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the stage of introducing the rDNA into the vector cell to form a clone of cells?

Transformation and Expression Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of rDNA technology involves the insertion of DNA fragments into plasmids or viral vectors?

Production of rDNA Signup and view all the answers

Which process of genetic engineering involves identifying clones containing specific DNA fragments of interest?

Screening Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the process of separating DNA fragments based on their size by gel electrophoresis?

Gel Electrophoresis Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of rDNA technology involves introducing the rDNA into bacterial cells to form a clone that contains the fragment-bearing vector?

Cloning Signup and view all the answers