Chapter 14 Quiz/test

Question 0

Pedigree chart

Answer 0

Used to track a genetic trait from genaration to genaration

Question 1

Karyotype

Answer 1

Chromosome map/shows homologous pairs

Question 2

Genetic engineering

Answer 2

Technologies that alter the genetic makup of a living organism

Question 3

Recombinant DNA

Answer 3

Combine DNA sequences from 2 different sources

Question 4

Transgenetic organism

Answer 4

Genetic makup has been altered by inserting a gene from another organism

Question 5

GMO ( genetically modified organism )

Answer 5

An organism whose genetic makup has been altered

Question 6

Why don’t we want to use pesticides?

Answer 6

The chemicals could contaminate ground water

Question 7

What are some uses of genetically modified organisms?

Answer 7

• To develop crops resistant to viruses, infections…

- to develop crops that can be grown in poor conditions

Question 8

What does an restriction enzyme do?

Answer 8

Cuts DNA at a sequence of nucleotides

Question 9

Plasmid

Answer 9

Small circular piece of DNA from bacteria

Question 10

What are the steps to recombinant DNA?

Answer 10

1) identify the gene
2) restriction enzyme cut open gene
3) restriction enzyme to cut open plasmid
4) recombine the gene and the plasmid together
5) recombinant DNA will produce protien

Question 11

Gel electrophoresis

Answer 11

• uses electricity to separate DNA fragments

- used in medical testing and criminal foremsics