Biotechnology (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What advantage does biotechnology have over traditional selective breeding methods?
What advantage does biotechnology have over traditional selective breeding methods?
Allows direct DNA manipulation
Which application is NOT mentioned as a use of DNA profiling?
Which application is NOT mentioned as a use of DNA profiling?
Treating blood cancers
What makes an animal a transgenic organism?
What makes an animal a transgenic organism?
Contains DNA from different species
In recombinant DNA technology, what happens during Step 3 (gene insertion)?
In recombinant DNA technology, what happens during Step 3 (gene insertion)?
Recombinant DNA is created
How does pest resistance in GM crops benefit farmers?
How does pest resistance in GM crops benefit farmers?
Reduces need for chemical pesticides
Which vitamin is added to rice through genetic modification to prevent deficiency?
Which vitamin is added to rice through genetic modification to prevent deficiency?
Vitamin A
Which crops can produce vaccines within their tissues through genetic modification?
Which crops can produce vaccines within their tissues through genetic modification?
Bananas and potatoes
What allergic reaction concern is given as an example with GMOs?
What allergic reaction concern is given as an example with GMOs?
Brazil nut genes in soy beans
What does it mean for stem cells to be undifferentiated?
What does it mean for stem cells to be undifferentiated?
Haven't committed to specific tissue
What condition have adult bone marrow stem cells successfully treated for decades?
What condition have adult bone marrow stem cells successfully treated for decades?
Leukaemia