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Applications of DNA Technology — Quiz Answers

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What is the purpose of using genetic engineering to develop edible vaccines?

A
to prevent widespread diseases in developing countries without using syringes
B
to diminish negative side effects that may occur from administering vaccines with syringes
C
to enhance the flavor of vaccines so people are more likely to use them
D
to make vaccines that are capable of lasting years in the body to prevent future infections
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Which genetically modified organism will best prevent farmers from losing their crops during transport to grocery stores?

A
oranges that have a prolonged shelf life
B
corn with a high yield
C
fruit with a vaccine
D
butter squash that have high nutritional value
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Which process could a forensic scientist use to analyze a DNA sample from a crime scene to identify a criminal?

A
DNA fingerprinting
B
recombinant DNA technology
C
Y-chromosome analysis
D
paternity testing
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Often only small amounts of DNA are found at a crime scene. Which technique uses an enzyme to replicate DNA regions from a small sample of DNA for use in DNA fingerprinting?

A
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis
B
mtDNA (mitochondrial DNA) analysis
C
STRs (short tandem repeats)
D
VNTRs (variable tandem repeats)
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All of these are ways in which DNA technology plays a role in medicine except

A
tracking how a condition is passed between generations.
B
producing insulin and growth hormone.
C
examining paternity.
D
identifying mutations.
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Forensic scientists can match missing persons and their families by matching maternal DNA to the missing individual. Which type of DNA technology is used for this purpose?

A
Y-chromosome analysis
B
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis
C
STRs (short tandem repeats)
D
mtDNA (mitochondrial DNA) analysis

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