Question 1

By using mice,researchers found a correlation between mutations in the gene APOA5 and ____.

Accepted Answer

A) high triglycerides in blood 
B) breast cancer 
C) receptors of the immune system 
D) sickle-cell anemia 
E) Alzheimer's disease 
A) high triglycerides in blood 
B) breast cancer 
C) receptors of the immune system 
D) sickle-cell anemia 
E) Alzheimer's disease

Question 2

The restriction enzyme EcoRI recognizes the sequence GAATTC; therefore,it will ____ whenever it encounters this sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) paste the DNA molecule 
B) cut the DNA molecule 
C) break the hydrogen bonds holding the two DNA strands together 
D) replicate the DNA 
E) transcribe the DNA 
A) paste the DNA molecule 
B) cut the DNA molecule 
C) break the hydrogen bonds holding the two DNA strands together 
D) replicate the DNA 
E) transcribe the DNA

Question 3

After DNA fragments with complementary sticky ends base pair,____seals the gaps between the fragments to produce a continuous DNA molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) plasmids 
B) E.coli 
C) EcoRI 
D) DNA ligase 
E) restriction enzymes 
A) plasmids 
B) E.coli 
C) EcoRI 
D) DNA ligase 
E) restriction enzymes

Question 4

Match the following organisms to the description with which they best correspond.
-Slight modifications of this bacteria's genes have yielded fast-acting and slow-release forms of human insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) A.tumefaciens 
B) rice 
C) E.coli 
D) Goats 
E) mice 
A) A.tumefaciens 
B) rice 
C) E.coli 
D) Goats 
E) mice

Question 5

Match the following organisms to the description with which they best correspond.
-Genes can be introduced into plant cells using this bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) A.tumefaciens 
B) rice 
C) E.coli 
D) Goats 
E) mice 
A) A.tumefaciens 
B) rice 
C) E.coli 
D) Goats 
E) mice

Question 6

Sticky ends are so named because ____.

Accepted Answer

A) they are single stranded and will base pair with complementary  sequences 
B) covalent bonds spontaneously form between them to form a continuous DNA molecule 
C) primers hybridize to them during the first step of PCR 
D) they hybridize to a DNA sequence of interest 
E) they stick to invading viral DNA 
A) they are single stranded and will base pair with complementary  sequences 
B) covalent bonds spontaneously form between them to form a continuous DNA molecule 
C) primers hybridize to them during the first step of PCR 
D) they hybridize to a DNA sequence of interest 
E) they stick to invading viral DNA

Question 7

Currently,the only possible cure for genetic disorders is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) genetically modified drugs 
B) transplantation 
C) whole genome replacement 
D) gene therapy 
E) GMOs 
A) genetically modified drugs 
B) transplantation 
C) whole genome replacement 
D) gene therapy 
E) GMOs

Question 8

The discovery of ____ allowed researchers to cut chromosomes into manageable-sized DNA fragments.

Accepted Answer

A) single-nucleotide polymorphisms 
B) restriction enzymes 
C) DNA assembly enzymes 
D) fragment length polymorphisms 
E) receptor proteins 
A) single-nucleotide polymorphisms 
B) restriction enzymes 
C) DNA assembly enzymes 
D) fragment length polymorphisms 
E) receptor proteins

Question 9

What is a transgenic organism?

Accepted Answer

A) an organism with multiple copies of the same gene 
B) an organism that has genes from another species 
C) an organism that does not use DNA to specify proteins 
D) an organism that has had its entire genome sequenced 
E) an organism that has been DNA profiled 
A) an organism with multiple copies of the same gene 
B) an organism that has genes from another species 
C) an organism that does not use DNA to specify proteins 
D) an organism that has had its entire genome sequenced 
E) an organism that has been DNA profiled

Question 10

Match the steps of two rounds of PCR with appropriate  description.  
-DNA with a targeted sequence is mixed with primers,nucleotides,and Taq DNA polymerase.

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 11

DNA polymerase begins DNA synthesis at the site of ____ hybridization.

Accepted Answer

A) tracer 
B) vector 
C) plasmid 
D) primer 
E) enzyme 
A) tracer 
B) vector 
C) plasmid 
D) primer 
E) enzyme

Question 12

The entire set of genetic material of a given individual is its ____.The entire set of genetic material of a given individual is its ____.

Accepted Answer

A) genome 
B) plasmid 
C) vector 
D) library 
E) recombinants 
A) genome 
B) plasmid 
C) vector 
D) library 
E) recombinants

Question 13

Match the following terms to the definition with which they best correspond.
-A one-nucleotide DNA sequence variation carried by a measurable percentage of a population.

Accepted Answer

A) single-nucleotide polymorphism 
B) cloning vector 
C) DNA ligase 
D) probe 
E) genome 
A) single-nucleotide polymorphism 
B) cloning vector 
C) DNA ligase 
D) probe 
E) genome

Question 14

Match the following terms to the definition with which they best correspond.
-An organism's complete set of genetic material.

Accepted Answer

A) single-nucleotide polymorphism 
B) cloning vector 
C) DNA ligase 
D) probe 
E) genome 
A) single-nucleotide polymorphism 
B) cloning vector 
C) DNA ligase 
D) probe 
E) genome

Question 15

After DNA unwinds and becomes single-stranded in a PCR reaction,the temperature is lowered to allow the ____ to hybridize with the DNA template.

Accepted Answer

A) vectors 
B) primers 
C) tracers 
D) restriction enzymes 
E) DNA ligase 
A) vectors 
B) primers 
C) tracers 
D) restriction enzymes 
E) DNA ligase

Question 16

The complete genetic information of a person is isolated from some of her cells,cut with restriction enzymes,and the resulting fragments inserted into cloning vectors.Next,the recombinant DNA molecules are introduced into bacteria for cloning purposes.This describes the procedure for creating a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) genetic library 
B) mRNA library 
C) gene library 
D) DNA library 
E) nucleotide library 
A) genetic library 
B) mRNA library 
C) gene library 
D) DNA library 
E) nucleotide library

Question 17

Researchers introduce DNA into plants by using ____.I.bacteria II.electric shocks III.chemical shocks

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) II only 
C) III only 
D) II and III 
E) I, II, and III 
A) I only 
B) II only 
C) III only 
D) II and III 
E) I, II, and III

Question 18

Which special property of Taq polymerases make them useful for PCR?

Accepted Answer

A) they are stable at high temperatures 
B) their hydrogen bonds do not break at low pHs 
C) they multiply quickly 
D) they are easy to isolate from common fungi 
E) they paste two DNA fragments together 
A) they are stable at high temperatures 
B) their hydrogen bonds do not break at low pHs 
C) they multiply quickly 
D) they are easy to isolate from common fungi 
E) they paste two DNA fragments together

Question 19

If a virus-injected gene interrupts a growth control gene,____ could result.

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes 
B) cancer 
C) hemophilia A 
D) sickle-cell anemia 
E) heart attack 
A) diabetes 
B) cancer 
C) hemophilia A 
D) sickle-cell anemia 
E) heart attack

Question 20

In bacteria,restriction enzymes function to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) identify sequences of interest in a DNA library 
B) produce human proteins 
C) provide antibiotic resistance 
D) chop up invading viral DNA 
E) make the cells vulnerable to viruses 
A) identify sequences of interest in a DNA library 
B) produce human proteins 
C) provide antibiotic resistance 
D) chop up invading viral DNA 
E) make the cells vulnerable to viruses

By using mice,researchers found a correlation between mutations in the gene APOA5 and ____.

The restriction enzyme EcoRI recognizes the sequence GAATTC; therefore,it will ____ whenever it encounters this sequence.

After DNA fragments with complementary sticky ends base pair,____seals the gaps between the fragments to produce a continuous DNA molecule.

Match the following organisms to the description with which they best correspond. -Slight modifications of this bacteria's genes have yielded fast-acting and slow-release forms of human insulin.

Match the following organisms to the description with which they best correspond. -Genes can be introduced into plant cells using this bacteria.

Sticky ends are so named because ____.

Currently,the only possible cure for genetic disorders is ____.

The discovery of ____ allowed researchers to cut chromosomes into manageable-sized DNA fragments.

What is a transgenic organism?

Match the steps of two rounds of PCR with appropriate description. -DNA with a targeted sequence is mixed with primers,nucleotides,and Taq DNA polymerase.

DNA polymerase begins DNA synthesis at the site of ____ hybridization.

The entire set of genetic material of a given individual is its .The entire set of genetic material of a given individual is its .

Match the following terms to the definition with which they best correspond. -A one-nucleotide DNA sequence variation carried by a measurable percentage of a population.

Match the following terms to the definition with which they best correspond. -An organism's complete set of genetic material.

After DNA unwinds and becomes single-stranded in a PCR reaction,the temperature is lowered to allow the ____ to hybridize with the DNA template.

Researchers introduce DNA into plants by using ____.I.bacteria II.electric shocks III.chemical shocks

Which special property of Taq polymerases make them useful for PCR?

If a virus-injected gene interrupts a growth control gene,____ could result.

In bacteria,restriction enzymes function to ____.

Invitation To Biology

Molecules Of Life

Cell Structure

Energy And Metabolism

Capturing And Releasing Energy

DNA Structure And Function

Gene Expression AND Control

How Cells Reproduce

Patterns Of Inheritance

Evidence Of Evolution

Processes Of Evolution

Early Life Forms And The Viruses

Plants And Fungi

Animal Evolution

Population Ecology

Communities And Ecosystems

The Biosphere And Human Effects

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Exam 10: Biotechnology

By using mice,researchers found a correlation between mutations in the gene APOA5 and ____.

The restriction enzyme EcoRI recognizes the sequence GAATTC; therefore,it will ____ whenever it encounters this sequence.

After DNA fragments with complementary sticky ends base pair,____seals the gaps between the fragments to produce a continuous DNA molecule.

Match the following organisms to the description with which they best correspond. -Slight modifications of this bacteria's genes have yielded fast-acting and slow-release forms of human insulin.

Match the following organisms to the description with which they best correspond. -Genes can be introduced into plant cells using this bacteria.

Sticky ends are so named because ____.

Currently,the only possible cure for genetic disorders is ____.

The discovery of ____ allowed researchers to cut chromosomes into manageable-sized DNA fragments.

What is a transgenic organism?

Match the steps of two rounds of PCR with appropriate description. -DNA with a targeted sequence is mixed with primers,nucleotides,and Taq DNA polymerase.

DNA polymerase begins DNA synthesis at the site of ____ hybridization.

The entire set of genetic material of a given individual is its ____.The entire set of genetic material of a given individual is its ____.

Match the following terms to the definition with which they best correspond. -A one-nucleotide DNA sequence variation carried by a measurable percentage of a population.

Match the following terms to the definition with which they best correspond. -An organism's complete set of genetic material.

After DNA unwinds and becomes single-stranded in a PCR reaction,the temperature is lowered to allow the ____ to hybridize with the DNA template.

Researchers introduce DNA into plants by using ____.I.bacteria II.electric shocks III.chemical shocks

Which special property of Taq polymerases make them useful for PCR?

If a virus-injected gene interrupts a growth control gene,____ could result.

In bacteria,restriction enzymes function to ____.

Invitation To Biology

Molecules Of Life

Cell Structure

Energy And Metabolism

Capturing And Releasing Energy

DNA Structure And Function

Gene Expression AND Control

How Cells Reproduce

Patterns Of Inheritance

Evidence Of Evolution

Processes Of Evolution

Early Life Forms And The Viruses

Plants And Fungi

Animal Evolution

Population Ecology

Communities And Ecosystems

The Biosphere And Human Effects

Filters

The entire set of genetic material of a given individual is its .The entire set of genetic material of a given individual is its .