Question 1

The first commercial product made with recombinant DNA techniques was ____________________.

Accepted Answer

insulin

Question 2

Once a gene has been cloned, it can be used for

Accepted Answer

A)  disease diagnosis. 
B)  detecting heterozygotes in the population. 
C)  making biosynthetic products for commercial use. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  disease diagnosis. 
B)  detecting heterozygotes in the population. 
C)  making biosynthetic products for commercial use. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. D

Question 3

What are some potential problems that might result from the release of genetically engineered organisms into the environment?

Accepted Answer

There are several potential problems that could result from the release of genetically engineered organisms into the environment. These include:

1. Ecological disruption: Genetically engineered organisms may outcompete native species, leading to a loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecosystems.

2. Spread of engineered genes: Genes from genetically engineered organisms could potentially spread to wild populations, leading to unintended consequences and ecological imbalances.

3. Health and safety concerns: There may be unknown risks associated with the release of genetically engineered organisms, including potential harm to human health and the environment.

4. Resistance and resilience: Genetically engineered organisms may develop resistance to pests or diseases, leading to the evolution of superbugs or superweeds that are difficult to control.

5. Unintended consequences: The release of genetically engineered organisms could have unforeseen and unintended effects on the environment, including changes to soil composition, water quality, and other ecological processes.

Overall, the release of genetically engineered organisms into the environment requires careful consideration and risk assessment to minimize potential negative impacts.

Question 4

Do you think the widespread availability of human gene products such as growth hormone will lead to abuse in athletics, such as that associated with anabolic steroids? If not, why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the widespread availability of huma

Question 5

The first organisms used in recombinant DNA technology were ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fungi 
B)  bacteria 
C)  sheep 
D)  cows 
E)  humans 
A)  fungi 
B)  bacteria 
C)  sheep 
D)  cows 
E)  humans

Question 6

Some states are setting up archives of DNA profiles for all convicted criminals. Should this be extended to all citizens and become part of their basic medical records?

Accepted Answer

The idea of setting up archives of DNA p

Question 7

Before the use of recombinant DNA blood clotting factor, many hemophiliacs faced the danger of contracting ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before the use of recombinant DNA blood...

Question 8

Transgenic animals are valuable in the study of human diseases for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can manifest the same symptoms as human diseases. 
B)  They can be used to study the development and progress of human diseases. 
C)  They can be used to test drugs on. 
D)  They can be cloned and thus have identical genomes. 
E)  All of these are reasons why transgenic animals are valuable in the study of human diseases. 
A)  They can manifest the same symptoms as human diseases. 
B)  They can be used to study the development and progress of human diseases. 
C)  They can be used to test drugs on. 
D)  They can be cloned and thus have identical genomes. 
E)  All of these are reasons why transgenic animals are valuable in the study of human diseases.

Question 9

Pompe disease is related to the inability to metabolize lactose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One of the concerns with the use of genetically-engineered, herbicide-resistant crops is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased yields 
B)  potential allergic reactions 
C)  transfer of herbicide resistance to weeds 
D)  loss of genetic diversity 
E)  the expense of using herbicides 
A)  decreased yields 
B)  potential allergic reactions 
C)  transfer of herbicide resistance to weeds 
D)  loss of genetic diversity 
E)  the expense of using herbicides

Question 11

Animal genes cannot function in plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Human insulin is produced in transgenic hamster cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Individuals with Pompe disease are unable to metabolize ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen 
B)  lactose 
C)  insulin 
D)  cellulose 
E)  fats 
A)  glycogen 
B)  lactose 
C)  insulin 
D)  cellulose 
E)  fats

Question 14

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the current regulation of genetically modified foods by the FDA?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not allowed for human consumption. 
B)  They are allowed in plant products but not in animal products. 
C)  They are allowed in animal products but not in plant products. 
D)  Labelling of genetically modified foods is not required. 
E)  Only genetically modified food grown in the USA is allowed. 
A)  They are not allowed for human consumption. 
B)  They are allowed in plant products but not in animal products. 
C)  They are allowed in animal products but not in plant products. 
D)  Labelling of genetically modified foods is not required. 
E)  Only genetically modified food grown in the USA is allowed.

Question 15

The USDA requires that food products from genetically modified organisms be clearly labeled as such.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the value of having transgenic mice with the human gene for Huntington's disease (HD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mice can be sacrificed and their brains examined to learn about the early stages of the disease. 
B)  The mice can be used to screen possible anti-HD drugs. 
C)  The mice are much more numerous and available for study than human patients. 
D)  The mice can be used to screen possible anti-HD drugs and are much more numerous and available for study than human patients. 
E)  All of these. 
A)  The mice can be sacrificed and their brains examined to learn about the early stages of the disease. 
B)  The mice can be used to screen possible anti-HD drugs. 
C)  The mice are much more numerous and available for study than human patients. 
D)  The mice can be used to screen possible anti-HD drugs and are much more numerous and available for study than human patients. 
E)  All of these.

Question 17

Transgenic plants produced by biotechnology contain fewer introduced genes than altered plants obtained by traditional breeding methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The human protein used to treat Pompe disease is collected from the ____________________ of transgenic rabbits

Accepted Answer

The answer of The human protein used to treat Pompe...

Question 19

Golden rice was developed to deal with problems of ____________ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrate 
E)  niacin 
A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrate 
E)  niacin

Question 20

Transgenic corn that contains a gene for herbicide resistance has raised concerns about its safety and has been kept off the market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first commercial product made with recombinant DNA techniques was ____________________.

Once a gene has been cloned, it can be used for

What are some potential problems that might result from the release of genetically engineered organisms into the environment?

Do you think the widespread availability of human gene products such as growth hormone will lead to abuse in athletics, such as that associated with anabolic steroids? If not, why not?

The first organisms used in recombinant DNA technology were ___________.

Some states are setting up archives of DNA profiles for all convicted criminals. Should this be extended to all citizens and become part of their basic medical records?

Before the use of recombinant DNA blood clotting factor, many hemophiliacs faced the danger of contracting ____________.

Transgenic animals are valuable in the study of human diseases for which of the following reasons?

Pompe disease is related to the inability to metabolize lactose.

One of the concerns with the use of genetically-engineered, herbicide-resistant crops is _________.

Animal genes cannot function in plants.

Human insulin is produced in transgenic hamster cells.

Individuals with Pompe disease are unable to metabolize ___________.

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the current regulation of genetically modified foods by the FDA?

The USDA requires that food products from genetically modified organisms be clearly labeled as such.

What is the value of having transgenic mice with the human gene for Huntington's disease (HD)?

Transgenic plants produced by biotechnology contain fewer introduced genes than altered plants obtained by traditional breeding methods.

The human protein used to treat Pompe disease is collected from the ____________________ of transgenic rabbits

Golden rice was developed to deal with problems of ____________ deficiency.

Transgenic corn that contains a gene for herbicide resistance has raised concerns about its safety and has been kept off the market.

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The first commercial product made with recombinant DNA techniques was ____________________.

Once a gene has been cloned, it can be used for

What are some potential problems that might result from the release of genetically engineered organisms into the environment?

Do you think the widespread availability of human gene products such as growth hormone will lead to abuse in athletics, such as that associated with anabolic steroids? If not, why not?

The first organisms used in recombinant DNA technology were ___________.

Some states are setting up archives of DNA profiles for all convicted criminals. Should this be extended to all citizens and become part of their basic medical records?

Before the use of recombinant DNA blood clotting factor, many hemophiliacs faced the danger of contracting ____________.

Transgenic animals are valuable in the study of human diseases for which of the following reasons?

Pompe disease is related to the inability to metabolize lactose.

One of the concerns with the use of genetically-engineered, herbicide-resistant crops is _________.

Animal genes cannot function in plants.

Human insulin is produced in transgenic hamster cells.

Individuals with Pompe disease are unable to metabolize ___________.

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the current regulation of genetically modified foods by the FDA?

The USDA requires that food products from genetically modified organisms be clearly labeled as such.

What is the value of having transgenic mice with the human gene for Huntington's disease (HD)?

Transgenic plants produced by biotechnology contain fewer introduced genes than altered plants obtained by traditional breeding methods.

The human protein used to treat Pompe disease is collected from the ____________________ of transgenic rabbits

Golden rice was developed to deal with problems of ____________ deficiency.

Transgenic corn that contains a gene for herbicide resistance has raised concerns about its safety and has been kept off the market.

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes From Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

Complex Patterns of Inheritance

Cytogenetics: Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

DNA Structure and Chromosomal Organization

Gene Expression: From Genes to Proteins

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Mutation: the Source of Genetic Variation

Genes and Cancer

An Introduction to Genetic Technology

Genomes and Genomics

Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, and Gene Therapy

Genes and the Immune System

Genetics of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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