Genetic Engineering Practice Quiz

Question 1

Which memorization technique involves reviewing material at increasing intervals over time to strengthen long-term retention?

Accepted Answer

Spaced Repetition

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Active Recall

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Chunking

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Elaboration

Question 2

What is the primary goal of Active Recall as a study strategy?

Accepted Answer

To retrieve information from memory without looking at the source

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To passively reread notes multiple times

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To summarize large amounts of text into concise notes

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To create detailed mind maps of complex topics

Question 3

When is the optimal time to review flashcards using Spaced Repetition?

Accepted Answer

At increasing intervals, just before you are likely to forget

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Immediately after creating them

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Once a day, at the same time

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Just before the exam, to cram

Question 4

In Genetic Engineering, what is the primary function of a restriction enzyme?

Accepted Answer

To cut DNA at specific recognition sites

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To ligate DNA fragments together

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To amplify DNA sequences

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To synthesize new DNA strands

Question 5

What is the purpose of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) in Genetic Engineering?

Accepted Answer

To amplify specific DNA segments

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To join DNA fragments

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To sequence DNA

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To introduce foreign DNA into cells

Question 6

A student is studying the process of gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9. They are trying to remember the roles of the guide RNA (gRNA) and Cas9 enzyme. Which study technique would be most effective for long-term retention of these roles?

Accepted Answer

Creating flashcards with the function of gRNA on one side and Cas9 on the other, and reviewing them using Spaced Repetition

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Reading the textbook chapter on CRISPR multiple times

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Watching a documentary about CRISPR without taking notes

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Highlighting key terms in the textbook related to CRISPR

Question 7

Scientists want to insert the gene for human insulin into bacteria to produce large quantities of insulin. They use a plasmid as a vector. What is the role of DNA ligase in this process?

Accepted Answer

To join the insulin gene into the opened plasmid

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To cut the plasmid and the insulin gene at specific sites

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To amplify the insulin gene using PCR

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To select bacteria that have successfully taken up the plasmid

Question 8

Consider the process of creating a genetically modified organism (GMO) like golden rice, which is engineered to produce beta-carotene. Which of the following is an essential step in this process?

Accepted Answer

Introducing the genes responsible for beta-carotene synthesis into the rice genome

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Sequencing the entire genome of the rice plant

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Removing all existing genes from the rice plant

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Using only natural cross-breeding techniques

Question 9

A researcher is analyzing a DNA sequence from a patient suspected of having a genetic disorder. They use Sanger sequencing to determine the order of nucleotides. What is the fundamental principle behind Sanger sequencing?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating dideoxynucleotides (ddNTPs) that terminate DNA synthesis at specific bases

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Using PCR to amplify millions of DNA copies

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Cutting DNA with restriction enzymes at specific recognition sites

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Using gel electrophoresis to separate RNA molecules

Question 10

You are preparing for an exam covering recombinant DNA technology. You've created detailed notes and diagrams. To ensure you can recall this information during the exam, what study strategy should you prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Testing yourself on the diagrams and definitions without looking at your notes

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Rereading your notes and diagrams multiple times

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Creating more elaborate diagrams

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Summarizing your notes into even shorter bullet points

Question 11

In the context of gene therapy, a patient has a deficiency in the enzyme ADA. A common approach involves using a viral vector to deliver a functional copy of the ADA gene into the patient's cells. What is the primary role of the viral vector in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

To deliver the functional ADA gene into the target cells

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To activate the faulty ADA gene

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To degrade the excess ADA protein

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To sequence the patient's genome to identify the mutation

Question 12

You are studying the process of gene cloning, which involves inserting a gene of interest into a plasmid. You need to ensure that the gene is inserted in the correct orientation. What technique might be used to verify the orientation of the inserted gene?

Accepted Answer

Performing restriction digests with enzymes that cut within the insert and vector, followed by gel electrophoresis

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Performing PCR with primers flanking the insert

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Using Southern blotting to detect the gene

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Sequencing the entire plasmid

Question 13

A student is struggling to understand the complex regulatory pathways involved in gene expression. They have tried creating detailed notes but still feel overwhelmed. What combination of study strategies would best address this challenge?

Accepted Answer

Creating flashcards for key transcription factors and their binding sites, and then using active recall to explain the entire pathway

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Only rereading the textbook chapters on gene regulation

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Watching lectures on gene regulation on double speed

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Focusing solely on memorizing the names of genes without understanding their function

Question 14

Imagine you are designing an experiment to create a transgenic mouse that expresses a fluorescent protein in its brain cells. You have successfully cloned the gene for the fluorescent protein under the control of a neuron-specific promoter. Which of the following represents the most significant challenge in evaluating the success of your genetic engineering effort?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the gene is correctly integrated and expressed specifically in brain cells, and that this expression leads to the desired phenotype (fluorescence)

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Obtaining the gene for the fluorescent protein

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Synthesizing the neuron-specific promoter

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Performing PCR to confirm the presence of the gene in the mouse genome

Question 15

You are preparing for a comprehensive exam on Genetic Engineering. You have 30 days. You've identified that you struggle with memorizing the specific sequences recognized by different restriction enzymes and the precise steps of bacterial transformation. Which study plan best utilizes effective learning principles?

Accepted Answer

Dedicate the first 10 days to understanding concepts, the next 10 days to active recall of facts (enzyme sites, transformation steps) using flashcards with spaced repetition, and the final 10 days to practice problems and mock exams.

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Spend the first 15 days memorizing all restriction enzyme sites and the last 15 days on transformation, using only passive rereading.

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Review all material daily, focusing on the same topics each day without variation.

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Cram all the information the night before the exam.

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