Grade 7 Science Quiz: Genetic Technologies
Instructions
Answer the following questions by choosing the correct option (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Good luck!
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What does DNA stand for?
- A. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- B. Deoxyribonuclear Acid
- C. Dioxyribonucleic Acid
- D. Deoxyribonucleotide Acid
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What is the primary goal of genetic engineering?
- A. To create larger animals
- B. To change the genetic makeup of organisms
- C. To study evolution
- D. To understand cell division
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Which genetic technology allows scientists to make copies of a specific DNA segment?
- A. Gene therapy
- B. DNA fingerprinting
- C. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- D. Cloning
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What is CRISPR primarily used for?
- A. To boost plant growth
- B. To edit genes in living organisms
- C. To preserve endangered species
- D. To increase the yield of crops
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Which of the following is a potential ethical concern regarding genetic modification?
- A. Improved crop resistance
- B. Creation of "designer babies"
- C. Enhanced food production
- D. Development of new medicines
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What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?
- A. An organism that has been bred through traditional methods
- B. An organism with genes altered using biotechnology
- C. An organism that is extinct
- D. An organism found only in the wild
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What role do plasmids play in genetic engineering?
- A. They are used for energy production
- B. They serve as vectors to transfer genes
- C. They determine an organism's appearance
- D. They produce proteins in cells
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Which of the following is an example of gene therapy?
- A. Altering crops to resist pests
- B. Injecting a healthy gene to replace a faulty one
- C. Cloning a rare animal
- D. Using DNA to identify a suspect in a crime
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What is the purpose of DNA sequencing?
- A. To change the color of an organism
- B. To determine the order of nucleotides in DNA
- C. To replicate DNA for reproduction
- D. To compare different species
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What is the significance of the Human Genome Project?
- A. It aimed to clone humans
- B. It mapped all the genes in the human genome
- C. It was focused on developing vaccines
- D. It studied ancient DNA from fossils
Answer Key
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