Transgenic Organisms and Genetic Engineering
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What is the main challenge in creating transgenic animals?

  • Isolating the desired gene
  • Integrating genes of another organism into the species' genome (correct)
  • Producing important proteins in milk
  • Regulatory approval

What is the purpose of recombinant DNA technology?

  • To clone genes for producing clones
  • To introduce a new set of genes to treat a patient
  • To create transgenic animals
  • To add a desired gene to a plasmid for amplification (correct)

What is the goal of gene therapy?

  • To introduce a new set of genes to cure a disease
  • To correct the effect of a disease by introducing a new set of genes (correct)
  • To add a gene to a patient's genome
  • To clone genes for producing clones

What is the significance of environmental impacts on human health?

<p>They play a powerful role in the transmission of health issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recombination in cloning genes?

<p>To produce bacterial clones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of raising public awareness about environmental impacts?

<p>To create public strategies for environmental conservation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of death in Africa due to a lack of doctors and hospitals?

<p>Water-borne diseases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the virus that caused an epidemic in 2019?

<p>Measles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinctive sound associated with Pertussis?

<p>Whooping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for receiving the Pneumonia vaccine?

<p>Every 5 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mosquito species is responsible for transmitting Dengue fever?

<p>Aedes Aegypti (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vaccine given to prevent tuberculosis?

<p>BCG (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan, China?

<p>SARS-CoV-2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Pneumonia?

<p>Rusty sputum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fungus that causes meningoencephalitis?

<p>Cryptococcus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disease caused by Pneumocystis?

<p>Pneumocystis pneumonia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DTaP or Tdap vaccine?

<p>To prevent Pertussis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age at which the MMR vaccine is typically given?

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