DNA Fingerprinting Quiz

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1.

List the four steps of DNA fingerprinting:
2.

Write your name below
3.

The human hormone insulin is mass produced by inserting a sequence of genes into the bacterium E. coli . When the E. coli reproduces, it replicates with this new sequence. This is an example of what? Cloning or Genetic Engineering?

Correct Answer
Genetic Engineering, genetic engineering
4.

Which of these terms best describes a segment of DNA that codes for a protein?
- A.
  
  Gene
- B.
  
  Ribosome
- C.
  
  Amino Acid
- D.
  
  Nucleic Acid
Correct Answer
A. Gene
5.

Which fragment is the largest?
- A.
  
  I
- B.
  
  II
- C.
  
  III
- D.
  
  IV
Correct Answer
A. I
6.

Because DNA has a universal code, _________ from one organism can be successfully inserted into another organism.

Correct Answer
genes
7.

Select the correct answers that describe cloning:
- A.
  
  Bananas
- B.
  
  Human Insulin
- C.
  
  Altered Genes
- D.
  
  Genetically Identical
- E.
  
  Gene Splicing
Correct Answer(s)
A. Bananas
C. Altered Genes
D. Genetically Identical
8.

Which suspect has a DNA fingerprint that is most similar to the crime scene? (Same as the stations from yesterday too)

Correct Answer(s)
M
9.

A scientist cloned a goat. Which is a true statement about the goat?
- A.
  
  It has new genes and traits
- B.
  
  It lacks the genes for reproduction
- C.
  
  It has genes that are identical to the original goat
- D.
  
  It looks the same as the original goal but has different genes
Correct Answer
C. It has genes that are identical to the original goat
10.

In the laboratory, scientists remove the gene for insulin from human chromosomes. They insert the gene into the DNA of bacteria. This causes the bacteria to produce human insulin. The insulin is used to treat diabetes in humans. Which of these describes this process?
- A.
  
  Meiosis
- B.
  
  Fertilization
- C.
  
  Gene Splicing
- D.
  
  DNA Fingerprinting
Correct Answer
C. Gene Splicing

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DNA Fingerprinting Quiz

List the four steps of DNA fingerprinting:

Write your name below

The human hormone insulin is mass produced by inserting a sequence of genes into the bacterium E. coli . When the E. coli reproduces, it replicates with this new sequence. This is an example of what? Cloning or Genetic Engineering?

Which of these terms best describes a segment of DNA that codes for a protein?

Which fragment is the largest?

Because DNA has a universal code, _________ from one organism can be successfully inserted into another organism.

Select the correct answers that describe cloning:

Which suspect has a DNA fingerprint that is most similar to the crime scene? (Same as the stations from yesterday too)

A scientist cloned a goat. Which is a true statement about the goat?

In the laboratory, scientists remove the gene for insulin from human chromosomes. They insert the gene into the DNA of bacteria. This causes the bacteria to produce human insulin. The insulin is used to treat diabetes in humans. Which of these describes this process?