Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 1MC
Which of the following statements is true concerning recombinant DNA technology?
- a. It will replace
biotechnology in the future. - b. It is a single technique for genetic manipulation.
- c. It is useful in manipulating genotypes but not
phenotypes. - d. It involves modification of an organism's genome.
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Which of the following is true about DNA manipulation? Select the best answer.
A. all of these
B. DNA has never been transferred between different organisms.
C. Transferring DNA from one organism into another always kills the host organism.
D. Whole genomes have been manipulated by humans for centuries; now individual genes ca be inserted into different organisms using a variety of techniques.
E. DNA can't be manipulated.
Which statement is true?
a.
There is no danger involved in recombinant DNA research in humans.
b.
Stringent safety rules make the use of recombinant DNA research impossible.
c.
There is no danger in releasing recombinant organisms into the environment.
d.
Stringent safety rules make the use of recombinant DNA research possible.
e.
There is no danger involved in recombinant DNA research in bacteria.
When using gene therapy to treat an hereditary disease, the idea is to:
A. Introduce the correct gene into the patient's DNA
B. Inject the patient with a specific protein to cure the disease.
C. Blood transfusions from healthy individuals.
D. ntroduce mRNA molecules with the correct genetic information to the patient.
E. Introduce a virus to the patient that will specifically destroy mutated cells.
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Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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