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While investigating a break-in, the police discover that the intruder was cut on the broken window that he or she used to enter the house and left a sample of blood behind. Soon after the crime, the police apprehend a suspect and obtain a DNA sample. Which process is most likely to be used to determine whether the blood on the glass belongs to the suspect?

A
PCR analysis
B
STR analysis
C
mtDNA analysis
D
Y-chromosome analysis
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Which genetically engineered hormone is used to control glucose levels in humans?

A
insulin
B
flu shot
C
penicillin
D
human growth hormone
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Which career combines DNA technology and agriculture?

A
pharmaceuticals
B
paternity testing
C
nutriceuticals
D
genetics
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Which career combines DNA technology and forensics?

A
pharmaceuticals
B
paternity testing
C
environmental studies
D
genetics
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The apples at the local supermarket have been genetically engineered to resist warmer temperatures than they did before. What do these apples contain?

A
transgenic DNA
B
transgenic organisms
C
recombinant DNA
D
recombinant organisms
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Forensic scientists can match missing persons and their families by matching maternal DNA to the missing individual. Which type of DNA technology is used for this purpose?

A
Y-chromosome analysis
B
mtDNA (mitochondrial DNA) analysis
C
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis
D
STRs (short tandem repeats)
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What is the purpose of using genetic engineering to develop edible vaccines?

A
to make vaccines that are capable of lasting years in the body to prevent future infections
B
to diminish negative side effects that may occur from administering vaccines with syringes
C
to enhance the flavor of vaccines so people are more likely to use them
D
to prevent widespread diseases in developing countries without using syringes
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The FBI uses STR (short tandem repeat) analysis to identify criminals, and the FBI stores the information in a database. How many regions, or loci, of DNA are used for STR analysis?

A
5
B
13
C
26
D
30
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A patient is found to be suffering from a bacterial infection. Which genetically engineered medicine is most likely to be used to help this patient?

A
insulin
B
flu shot
C
penicillin
D
human growth hormone
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Which process could a forensic scientist use to analyze a DNA sample from a crime scene to identify a criminal?

A
Y-chromosome analysis
B
recombinant DNA technology
C
DNA fingerprinting
D
paternity testing

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