This field of study examines the function and interaction of proteins within a cell or an organism. a. genomics b. bioengineering c. proteomics d. gene therapy e. None of these are correct

1. Nutritional Genomics is the term used to describe: a. How nutrients affect gene expression b. How an organism’s genetic makeup affects dietary response c. Both how nutrients affect gene expression and how genetic makeup affects dietary response. d. None of the options are correct   2. Genetic information flows from: a. Proteins --> RNA--> DNA b. DNA -- > RNA -- > proteins c. DNA -- > proteins --> RNA d. RNA --> DNA --> proteins

Which is the correct order of steps in a mutagenesis screen? a. Positional cloning, mutagenesis, identification of mutants, verification of genetic basis. b. Mutagenesis, positional cloning, identification of mutants, verification of genetic basis. c. Mutagenesis, identification of mutants, verification of genetic basis, positional cloning. d. Identification of mutants, positional cloning, mutagenesis, verification of genetic basis.

The ab initio approach finds genes by looking for a. common sequences found in most genes. b. similarity in sequence with known genes. c. mRNA with the use of in situ hybridization. d. mutant phenotypes

An example of inappropriate expression of a protein and what could be learned from this type of experiment include(s); a. All of these would help a scientist to learn the functions of a protein. b. Limiting the level of protein to identify the variety of functions of a protein. c. Producing too much of a protein to identify the functions of a protein d. Producing a protein too early in development to identify the function of that protein

DNA cloning refers to a. making cloned bacteria. b. making cloned sheep or other eukaryotic organisms. c. how they made all those clones of strom troopers in Star Wars universe. d. probably all of the above, but generally, methods of making exact copies of DNA. e. none of the above.

Describe a discovery that influenced the development of biotechnology made BEFORE Watson, Crick, Franklin and Wilkins discovered the chemical structure of DNA in 1953.Briefly describe the importance of the discovery and how it might have informed the thinking of Watson, Crick, Franklin and Wilkins as they made their own discovery.

Unusually high levels of Mdr1 provide stem cells with a. Nutrients needed b. Protection of their genomes from mutagenic agents c. Apoptotic factors d. Ability to differentiate

Whole-genome sequencing can be used for advances in: a. the medical field b. agriculture c. biofuels d. all of the above

Within the subject of genomics, genetic engineering and gene therapy are related. What unites them and sets them apart?