Genetic Engineering

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Which enzyme is used to cut DNA at specific sequences?

  1. DNA ligase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. Restriction endonuclease

  4. Helicase


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Restriction endonucleases are enzymes that cut DNA at specific sequences, known as restriction sites.

What is the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another called?

  1. Gene therapy

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Recombinant DNA technology

  4. Transgenesis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Genetic engineering is the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another.

Which technique is used to amplify a specific DNA sequence?

  1. PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

  2. DNA sequencing

  3. Gel electrophoresis

  4. Southern blotting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PCR is a technique used to amplify a specific DNA sequence by using a DNA polymerase enzyme.

What is the term for an organism that has had its genetic material altered?

  1. Transgenic organism

  2. Genetically modified organism (GMO)

  3. Recombinant organism

  4. Cloned organism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism that has had its genetic material altered.

Which technology allows scientists to study the expression of genes?

  1. DNA microarrays

  2. RNA sequencing

  3. CRISPR-Cas9

  4. Genetic engineering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DNA microarrays allow scientists to study the expression of genes by measuring the levels of mRNA transcripts.

What is the term for the insertion of a foreign gene into the genome of an organism?

  1. Transgenesis

  2. Gene therapy

  3. Genetic engineering

  4. Recombinant DNA technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transgenesis is the insertion of a foreign gene into the genome of an organism.

What is the process of using gene therapy to treat diseases called?

  1. Gene editing

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Recombinant DNA technology

  4. Gene replacement therapy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gene replacement therapy is the process of using gene therapy to treat diseases by replacing a defective gene with a functional one.

Which technology allows scientists to make precise changes to the DNA sequence of an organism?

  1. CRISPR-Cas9

  2. DNA microarrays

  3. RNA sequencing

  4. Genetic engineering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CRISPR-Cas9 is a technology that allows scientists to make precise changes to the DNA sequence of an organism.

What is the term for the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another using a virus as a vector?

  1. Transduction

  2. Transformation

  3. Conjugation

  4. Transgenesis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transduction is the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another using a virus as a vector.

Which technique is used to separate DNA fragments based on their size?

  1. Gel electrophoresis

  2. DNA sequencing

  3. PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

  4. Southern blotting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size.

What is the term for the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another using a bacterium as a vector?

  1. Conjugation

  2. Transformation

  3. Transduction

  4. Transgenesis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conjugation is the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another using a bacterium as a vector.

Which technology allows scientists to study the interactions between genes?

  1. CRISPR-Cas9

  2. DNA microarrays

  3. RNA sequencing

  4. Genetic engineering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

RNA sequencing allows scientists to study the interactions between genes by measuring the levels of RNA transcripts.

What is the term for the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another using a plasmid as a vector?

  1. Transformation

  2. Conjugation

  3. Transduction

  4. Transgenesis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transformation is the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another using a plasmid as a vector.

Which technique is used to detect specific DNA sequences?

  1. Southern blotting

  2. DNA sequencing

  3. PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

  4. Gel electrophoresis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Southern blotting is a technique used to detect specific DNA sequences.

What is the term for the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another using a virus as a vector?

  1. Transduction

  2. Transformation

  3. Conjugation

  4. Transgenesis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transduction is the process of transferring a gene from one organism to another using a virus as a vector.

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