Practice Biotechnology Multiple Choice Questions with Answers Quiz-1

Q.1.

Which best describes stem cells?

stem cells can only come from embryos
stem cells can only come from adult bone marrow
stem cells do not ever change
stem cells can develop into different specialized cells

Q.2.

What is the primary purpose of using restriction enzymes in gel electrophoresis?

It restricts the number of base pairs that can be tested in a sample.
It makes the testing simpler by moving the strands into the gel faster.
It allows the DNA strands to be charged so the electrical current can send the strands into the gel.
It allows the strands of DNA to be cut into various lengths for testing.

Q.3.

Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

medicine and agriculture
construction and engineering
water treatment and electricity generation
communication and information technology

Q.4.

A genome is

part of a chromosome
a gene inserted into a chromosome of bacteria
a sequence of units in a short segment of DNA
the complete sequence of an organism’s DNA

Q.5.

What was the first cloned animal?

Dolly the Sheep
Robby the Rat
Milton the Mouse
Beth the Goat

Q.6.

Why is DNA fingerprinting used?

To determine who is the child's father
Link suspects to a crime scene
determine if a family relationship exist between two people
all of the above

Q.7.

Which is a transgenic organism?

a mutation in an animal cell
an animal cell with no mutation
bacteria with antibiotic resistance
a plant with bacterial DNA

Q.8.

Which best describes recombinant DNA?

DNA that has been deactivated by enzymes
DNA found in organelles other than the nucleus
inserted genes from one organism into another to direct it to produce a protein
genes developed when an egg nucleus and a sperm nucleus fuse to form a zygote

Q.9.

Which would be the benefit of a transgenic crop?

decreased drought tolerance
decreased disease resistance
increased resistance to pests
increased demands for nutrients

Q.10.

Which substance is cut by restriction enzymes?

DNA
carbohydrates
proteins
lipids

Q.11.

What do all organisms have in common?

They use DNA and RNA to pass on information.
They are all eukaryotes.
They are all prokaryotes.
They are genetically identical.

Q.12.

What does transgenic mean?

An organism that can change its genes at will
A stem cell that can differentiate into anything
An organism that has had another species' DNA put in it
A bacteria that reproduces asexually

Q.13.

Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

Plants will pass on diseases to animals.
There will be a decrease in biodiversity.
Plants will have a longer growing season.
There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.

Q.14.

Which best describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?

the use of genetically modified crops to increase potential yield
the short term use of genetically modified crops in famine stricken countries
the development of genetically modified crops which are resistant to herbicides
the long term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops

Q.15.

Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?

insulin production by bacteria
organ cloning for use in transplants
genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields
DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence

Q.16.

Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?

finding evidence of crimes
making new medicines to cure sicknesses
discovering the cause of hereditary diseases
breeding better varieties of crops and livestock

Q.17.

Which of these is not a way in which biotechnology can benefit agriculture?

increase crop population
reducing the loss of crops to insects
producing better-tasting fruits
improving farm machinery

Q.18.

Which is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology?

improving solar energy collection
transporting textiles at higher rates
creating crop foods that resist insect pests
repairing historical sites with quality materials

Q.19.

What is the name of the international effort to sequence a human's DNA sequence?

The Gene Sequencing Project
The DNA Fingerprinting Project
The Nuremberg Trials
The Human Genome Project

Q.20.

Which of these is NOT a use for DNA Fingerprinting?

Identifying the person whose DNA was left at a crime scene
Determining the father of a child
Finding the likelihood of inheriting a genetic disorder
Figuring out which species are more closely related

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