Biotechnology and its Applications Quiz
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1. What is the primary purpose of genetic engineering in biotechnology?
To create new species · To modify organisms for specific traits · To study evolutionary biology · To enhance natural selection
2. Which of the following is a common technique used in genetic engineering?
Cloning · Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) · Natural selection · Photosynthesis
3. What is a recombinant DNA molecule?
DNA from one organism · DNA combined from two different sources · Natural DNA · Synthetic DNA
4. Which organism is commonly used in the production of insulin?
E. coli · Yeast · Plants · Mice
5. What is the role of plasmids in biotechnology?
To provide energy · To serve as vectors for gene transfer · To enhance photosynthesis · To store nutrients
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