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Review Questions
Genetic Engineering
- What is one potential benefit of genetically modified crops?
All of the above
- Why is it important to consider ethical considerations in genetic engineering?
All of the above.
- Which is NOT a potential application of genetic engineering in medicine?
Personalized medicine based on individual genetic profiles.
- What is the most common vector used in genetic engineering techniques?
bacteriophage and plasmid
- Which of the following is not an ancient practice of genetic engineering?
recombinant technology
- What is the most commonly used host organism in recombinant DNA technology?
plasmid
- Which is referred to as the ethical implications and applications of the process of genetic engineering?
bioethics
- For numbers 34-37, refer to the following choices.
C. Statement I and II are correct.
- Genetically modified plants have created resistance to harmful agents, enhanced product yield and shown increased adaptability for better survival.
- Recombinant DNA technology has applications in various areas like medicine, focusing on the discoveries of medicine to cure and improve human health and nutrition. Both are correct
Both are correct.
- Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are products of recombinant DNA technology.
- Translated organism is another term for genetically modified organisms.
I is correct
- Crops like potato, tomato, soybean, and rice are currently being genetically engineered to obtain new strains with better nutritional qualities and increased yield.
- Angus cow gave enhanced milk that can produce silk stronger than steel.
I is correct
- Escherichia coli has injected human gene to produce hormone insulin.
- Liger is hybrid of tiger and lion.
Both are correct
Body Systems and Functions
- Which of the following are eliminated by the urinary system?
Waste
- Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sexual reproduction?
Faster offspring development.
- What can you infer about carbon dioxide from the function of the respiratory system?
It is harmful to your body.
- Which of the following are the functions of the circulatory and the nervous system?
Guard the body against infections.
- Which is the main function of your stomach?
To mix food with digestive juices.
- The biotic and abiotic factors that prevent the growth of a population like food, water and space is called?
Limiting factor
- Which refers to the symbiotic relationship in which both organisms are benefited?
Mutualism
- Identify the feedback mechanism that maintains your body temperature when your surroundings are very hot.
Heat receptors in the skin send a message to the brain. The brain sends a response to start sweating which cools the body.
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