Biotechnology (Chapter 7) Flashcards
A field of artificially cloned sweet potatoes would be _____ reproduced.
Asexually
What are the crops that are often used in artificial cloning?
Bananas and Irish potatoes
Which of these is not a potential problem with gene therapy?
A) it is short duration
B) Viral vectors may lead to infection
C) Human embryos must be destroyed for gene therapy
D) Some diseases are caused by multiple gene interaction
C) Human embryos must be destroyed for gene therapy
A vineyard of seedless grapes is_____.
An artificial clone
_____ DNA is DNA that has been formed by placing two pieces of DNA from different sources together
Recombinant
True or False
Embryonic stem cells cannot be obtained without the destruction of an embryo.
True
True or False
One goal of gene therapy is to replace a malfunction gene with one that functions properly.
True
True or False
The charge given to Adam in Genesis 1:28 is sometimes called the Dominion mandate.
True
True or False
The goal of therapeutic cloning is to provide a baby for a couple who desires one.
False
True or False
The work of the Human Genome project revealed that vast amounts of the human are junk DNA that is essentially useless.
False
True or False
Genetic engineering is the manipulation of chromosomes or gene by an artificial means.
True
True or False
Genetic engendering can involve a single gene being taken from one genome and plugged into another genome.
True
The first successfully cloned mammal, Dolly was a_______.
Sheep
The use if living organisms to create products or to facilitate the production of products is________.
Biotechnology
What do we call an agent that is used to carry a new gene from one organism to another during genetic engineering?
vector
In 2003 scientist reviewed that they had discovered every human gene.
This was called________.
The Human genome project
The semantic cell nuclear transfer is used in what?
cloning
True or False
Taking a leaf from a plant and making it grow into a new plant is an example of cloning.
True
True or False
Scientific cell nuclear transfer is an example of cloning.
True
Which old testament person used selective breeding?
Jacob
What type of clone is a vineyard yard of seedless grapes?
Artificial cloning
What DNA is used to produce incline bacteria?
Recombinant
What has been suggested for future spinal cord injuries?
Stem cell research
What type of cell has been specialized to perform a particular function?
differentiated
A small circular piece of DNA or bacteria is called_______.
Plasmid
Genesis 9:6 (Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.) could be used to oppose what?
embryonic stem cell research
What important body chemical has been massed produced by genetic engineering?
insulin
Artificially cloned potatoes used what for of reproduction?
asexually
what is a genetic modified substance that is usually found in your wardrobe.
Cotton
Embryonic stem cells cannot be obtained without the destruction of_____.
embryos
What is the group of organisms with an identical genetic makeup?
clones
What is the manipulation of gens or chromosomes artificially?
genetic engineering
The use of living organisms to create products is known as what?
biotechnology
What involves a single gene taken from one genome and being from one genome and being placed into another genome?
genetic engineering
The complete record of an entire species genes is called its_______.
genome
RFLP is used to create what?
DNA finer printing.
