Biotechnology Quiz

Biotechnology Quiz

Test your knowledge on biotechnology with these 10 questions. See if you can answer all 10 questions correctly

published on February 02
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What is the process of modifying an organism's genetic material called?

What is the process of modifying an organism's genetic material called?
Photosynthesis
Genetic engineering
Mitosis
Osmosis
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Which of the following is an example of a biotechnology application?

Which of the following is an example of a biotechnology application?
Newton's second law of motion
Production of insulin using genetically modified bacteria
Photosynthesis in plants
Natural selection in animals
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What is the purpose of using PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) in biotechnology?

What is the purpose of using PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) in biotechnology?
To amplify DNA segments
To destroy harmful bacteria
To create new species
To clone humans
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Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop?

Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop?
Golden Rice with increased vitamin A content
Regular corn
Unmodified apple
Natural tomatoes
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What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
To cut DNA at specific sequences
To prevent DNA replication
To create mutations in DNA
To produce proteins
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What is the main goal of gene therapy?

What is the main goal of gene therapy?
To create genetically modified organisms
To treat genetic disorders by replacing or repairing faulty genes
To study gene expression
To produce transgenic animals
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Which biotechnology technique is used to determine the sequence of DNA?

Which biotechnology technique is used to determine the sequence of DNA?
Saltwater aquarium
DNA sequencing
Cell division
Respiration
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What is the purpose of using plasmids in genetic engineering?

What is the purpose of using plasmids in genetic engineering?
To transfer genes between different organisms
To produce antibiotics
To generate energy
To establish gene expression patterns
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What is the meaning of GMO?

What is the meaning of GMO?
Genetically Modified Organism
Great Microbiology Observation
Greenhouse Management Operative
General Molecular Overlay
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What is the purpose of using bioremediation in biotechnology?

What is the purpose of using bioremediation in biotechnology?
To use microorganisms to clean up pollutants in the environment
To produce biofuels
To study human genetics
To sequence RNA