Biotech Review.docx - DNA TECHNOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY REVIEW...

DNA TECHNOLOGY (BIOTECHNOLOGY) REVIEW
1. What molecule is used to cut DNA?
2. A ____________________ is a circular piece of DNA usually found in bacterial cells. When
DNA from one organism is transferred to another organism, this form of DNA is usually
used.
3. Use the following terms to answer the questions below: Transgenic Organism,
Plasmid, Recombinant DNA, Inserted Gene
What is the structure labeled A?
What is the structure labeled B?
What is label C?
What is the structure labeled D?
4. Restriction enzyme ECO
1
is used to cut a plasmid while a different restriction enzyme,
ECO
2
, is used to cut the foreign DNA to be inserted. Will the foreign DNA correctly
insert into the plasmid? (Yes or No) Explain why or why not:
5. What does GMO stand for?
6. Many of our crop plants have been genetically modified. What is the benefit of
genetically modifying crops? Highlight all that apply :