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3.4 Genetic Modification & Biotechnology

Question 1

Marks: 1

Which option correctly completes the sentence below?

In gel electrophoresis, DNA moves towards the _________.

  • Cathode

  • Negatively charged electrode

  • Anode

  • Tiny pores in the gel

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Key Concepts
Gel Electrophoresis

Question 2

Marks: 1

Which of the following processes takes place in a thermal cycler?

  • Genetic modification

  • Polymerase chain reaction

  • Gel electrophoresis

  • Genetic fingerprinting

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Question 3

Marks: 1

With reference to the DNA profile shown, which two individuals are the parents of child X?

e-3

  • 1 and 3

  • 1 and 2

  • 2 and 3

  • Individual 1 (only one parent is shown)

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Question 4

Marks: 1

Which row correctly labels letters X, Y and Z in the diagram of genetic modification shown?

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  X Y Z
A Transgenic organism Vector Recombinant DNA
B Recombinant DNA Transgenic organism Vector
C Recombinant DNA Vector Transgenic organism
D Required gene sequence Recombinant DNA Transgenic organism
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    Key Concepts
    Genetic Modification

    Question 5

    Marks: 1

    Which of the following gives an example of artificial cloning?

    • Production of runners

    • Somatic cell transfer

    • Monozygotic twins

    • Parthenogenesis

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