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Biotechnology: The Application of Biological Knowledge for Practical Purposes

Description: Biotechnology Quiz: Explore the Practical Applications of Biological Knowledge
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Which technique involves the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another?

  1. Gene Therapy

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Genetic engineering involves the direct manipulation and transfer of genetic material between organisms.

What is the process of using microorganisms to convert organic matter into useful products called?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Biotechnology

  3. Fermentation

  4. Genetic Engineering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fermentation is a metabolic process in which microorganisms convert organic matter into useful products, such as alcohol, acids, and antibiotics.

Which biotechnology technique involves the production of identical copies of a gene or DNA fragment?

  1. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

  2. Gene Cloning

  3. Genetic Engineering

  4. Selective Breeding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PCR is a technique used to amplify a specific region of DNA by making multiple copies of it.

What is the term for the use of microorganisms to clean up environmental pollution?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Biotechnology

  3. Genetic Engineering

  4. Selective Breeding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bioremediation involves the use of microorganisms to break down and remove pollutants from the environment.

Which biotechnology technique involves the insertion of a foreign gene into a host organism?

  1. Gene Therapy

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Genetic engineering involves the direct manipulation and transfer of genetic material between organisms.

What is the process of using genetic engineering to modify an organism's DNA called?

  1. Genetic Modification

  2. Gene Therapy

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic modification involves the alteration of an organism's DNA using genetic engineering techniques.

Which biotechnology technique involves the fusion of two different cells to create a hybrid cell?

  1. Gene Therapy

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hybridization involves the fusion of two different cells to create a hybrid cell with a combination of their genetic material.

What is the term for the use of genetic engineering to treat diseases by introducing therapeutic genes into a patient's cells?

  1. Gene Therapy

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gene therapy involves the use of genetic engineering to introduce therapeutic genes into a patient's cells to treat diseases.

Which biotechnology technique involves the selective breeding of organisms with desirable traits?

  1. Gene Therapy

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Selective breeding involves the intentional breeding of organisms with desirable traits to produce offspring with those same traits.

What is the term for the use of genetic engineering to create organisms with specific traits for agricultural purposes?

  1. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques for agricultural purposes.

Which biotechnology technique involves the use of microorganisms to produce useful substances, such as antibiotics and enzymes?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Biotechnology

  3. Fermentation

  4. Genetic Engineering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fermentation is a metabolic process in which microorganisms convert organic matter into useful products, such as alcohol, acids, and antibiotics.

What is the term for the use of genetic engineering to create organisms with specific traits for medical purposes?

  1. Gene Therapy

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gene therapy involves the use of genetic engineering to introduce therapeutic genes into a patient's cells to treat diseases.

Which biotechnology technique involves the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another through a vector, such as a virus or plasmid?

  1. Gene Therapy

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Genetic engineering involves the direct manipulation and transfer of genetic material between organisms.

What is the term for the use of genetic engineering to create organisms with specific traits for industrial purposes?

  1. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques for industrial purposes.

Which biotechnology technique involves the use of genetic engineering to create organisms with specific traits for environmental purposes?

  1. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

  2. Genetic Engineering

  3. Selective Breeding

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques for environmental purposes.

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