Practise MYP Biology questions on 9 Biotechnology and review the explanations to check your understanding.
Use these questions for topic practice and to find ideas you want to revisit in your notes or lessons.
Which concern is specifically categorized as an ethical issue regarding the genetic modification of livestock?
Genetic modification is characterized as the __________ alteration of DNA, meaning scientists target specific genes rather than relying on random chance.
Why is Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) a more precise method than embryo splitting for replicating an animal with specific desirable traits?
True or False: Observations of Dolly the sheep suggest that cloned animals may face increased risks of premature aging and health issues.
True or False: In the context of genetic engineering, the 'donor DNA' refers to the host organism that receives and expresses the new gene.
The speed at which the animals reach maturity
The potential impact on animal welfare
The increased cost of laboratory equipment
The color of the modified animal's fur
accidental
spontaneous
natural
deliberate
SCNT produces a larger number of offspring per procedure
Embryo splitting requires a sterile laboratory while SCNT does not
SCNT is a natural process while embryo splitting is entirely artificial
SCNT uses DNA from an animal whose adult traits are already known
True
False
True
False
