Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Section 2: Recombinant DNA Technology

Recombinant DNA Technology

1.
__________ are bacterial proteins that have the ability to cut both strands of the DNA molecule at a specific nucleotide sequence.
A)Vectors
B)Clones
C)Restriction enzymes
D)Transgenic animals
2.
Which of these is the first stop in the process to produce a transgenic organism?
A)transfer the DNA fragment into the host organism
B)clone double-stranded DNA fragments using PCR
C)attach the DNA fragment to a carrier
D)isolate the foreign DNA fragment
3.
A small ring of DNA found in a bacterial cell is called __________.
A)a plasmid
B)a palindrome
C)gel electrophoresis
D)PCR
4.
Which of these animals is NOT typically used for transgenic studies?
A)roundworms
B)frogs
C)mice
D)fruit flies
5.
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Which of these crops has the smallest percentage of genetically modified crops for its total area?
A)corn
B)cotton
C)canola
D)soybeans
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