Practise MYP Biology questions on 9.1 Genetic Modification 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.
True or False: In the context of genetic engineering, the 'donor DNA' refers to the host organism that receives and expresses the new gene.
From which source is the specific gene that codes for a desired protein initially removed during the genetic modification process?
What structural feature allows the 'sticky ends' of a gene and a vector to join together during the production of recombinant DNA?
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
True
False
The recombinant DNA
The host DNA
The donor DNA
The vector DNA
They are the same physical length in base pairs
They both contain the same amount of phosphorus
They have complementary unpaired base sequences
They are both made of protein chains
