Biotechnology Quiz Questions and Answers

1

What was the main goal of the Human Genome Project?

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A

Map all human genes

B

Study animal behavior

C

Create human clones

D

Cure all diseases

2

Roughly how many genes are in the human body?

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A

2,000,000

B

20,000

C

200,000,000

D

2,000

3

What is the primary substance studied in the genome project?

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A

Protein

B

Glucose

C

DNA

D

Lipids

4

In what year was the first draft of the human genome completed?

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A

2020

B

1950

C

1980

D

2000

5

Which international project aimed to sequence human DNA?

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A

World Health Survey

B

Space Race

C

Human Genome Project

D

Global Climate Initiative

6

Humans share approximately what percentage of their DNA?

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A

50%

B

10%

C

75%

D

99.9%

7

The genome project helped identify genes linked to which?

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A

Language ability

B

Hair color only

C

Inherited diseases

D

Career choice

8

What does DNA stand for?

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A

Double neutral acid

B

Deoxyribonucleic acid

C

Digital natural anatomy

D

Dynamic nucleic acid

9

Did the project discover that humans are genetically unique?

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A

Yes

B

Only for twins

C

Only for adults

D

No

10

Which technology was essential for the genome project?

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A

Typewriters

B

Manual counting

C

Microscopes only

D

DNA sequencing

11

The genome project was a collaboration between how many countries?

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A

Two

B

One

C

Zero

D

Multiple

12

What unit of heredity was mapped?

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A

Cell

B

Tissue

C

Gene

D

Atom

13

DNA structure is often described as what shape?

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A

Square

B

Double helix

C

Triangle

D

Circle

14

Is the human genome project considered a success?

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A

No

B

Results are unknown

C

Yes

D

It was cancelled

15

Which field uses the data from the genome project?

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A

History

B

Geology

C

Genetics

D

Astrology

16

What is a major ethical concern of genetic engineering?

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A

Lack of interest

B

High costs

C

Too much paperwork

D

Playing God

17

What do we call 'designer babies'?

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A

Cloned pets

B

Genetically modified embryos

C

Natural births

D

Adopted children

18

Is genetic modification allowed in humans globally?

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A

Yes, everywhere

B

It is not possible

C

It is heavily regulated

D

No, it is strictly banned

19

Which is an ethical issue regarding genetic data?

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A

Privacy

B

Color coding

C

Storage space

D

Speed

20

What is a benefit of GMO crops?

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A

Changing color

B

Pest resistance

C

Lower weight

D

Better taste

21

Does genetic engineering raise inequality concerns?

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A

Yes

B

Only for women

C

No

D

Only for men

22

Who should decide the rules for genetic engineering?

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A

Governments and ethics boards

B

Scientists

C

Corporate CEOs

D

Individual citizens

23

What is a risk of modifying nature?

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A

Unexpected side effects

B

More sunshine

C

Cleaner air

D

Faster car speed

24

Can genetic testing predict future health?

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A

No

B

Only for cats

C

Yes, to an extent

D

Only for plants

25

Should we change the DNA of future generations?

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A

It is a big debate

B

It is illegal globally

C

It is definitely safe

D

It is impossible

26

Is cloning animals an ethical dilemma?

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A

Only for big animals

B

Yes

C

No

D

Only in winter

27

What is a potential societal benefit of gene editing?

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A

Eliminating diseases

B

Creating new sports

C

Changing hair color

D

Making more money

28

Why do people fear genetic modification?

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A

It is too quiet

B

Lack of long-term data

C

It is too easy

D

It is too cheap

29

What does 'bioethics' study?

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A

Weather patterns

B

The cost of medicine

C

Plant life cycles

D

Moral implications in biology

30

Are food products labeled if genetically modified?

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A

Never

B

Always

C

Only at night

D

Sometimes

31

What is gene therapy?

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A

Eating healthy

B

Fixing faulty genes

C

Exercise training

D

Surgery on organs

32

What is personalized medicine?

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A

Surgery for everyone

B

Generic pills for everyone

C

Medicine for families

D

Treatment tailored to an individual

33

Which tool is often used in gene editing?

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A

Scissors

B

CRISPR

C

Tape

D

Hammer

34

Can gene therapy treat genetic disorders?

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A

Only in insects

B

Only in plants

C

No

D

Yes

35

What is the role of a vector in gene therapy?

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A

Destroy cells

B

Deliver genetic material

C

Measure heart rate

D

Freeze the patient

36

Is personalized medicine more effective than standard care?

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A

No

B

It is the same

C

It is less effective

D

Often, yes

37

Which disease can potentially be treated with gene therapy?

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A

Cuts

B

Cystic fibrosis

C

Sunburn

D

Broken bones

38

What determines a person's individual response to drugs?

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A

Their favorite color

B

Their shoe size

C

The time of day

D

Their genetics

39

Is gene therapy currently available for all diseases?

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A

Only for flu

B

No

C

Yes

D

Only for colds

40

What is the focus of regenerative medicine?

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A

Selling vitamins

B

Replacing damaged tissue

C

Diet plans

D

Exercise programs

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