Worksheet Chapter 13: Genetic Technology

1. True or False: Golden Rice is genetically engineered to express high levels of beta-carotene to combat Vitamin A deficiency.

2. Discuss two potential benefits and two bioethical concerns regarding the widespread adoption of Genetically Modified Foods (GMFs).

3. Outline three key steps involved in gene therapy for treating a genetic disorder.

4. Explain how gel electrophoresis separates DNA fragments during DNA profiling.

5. Which technology is used to restore oil-polluted marine ecosystems using oil-degrading bacteria?

6. Describe step-by-step how human insulin is produced commercially using recombinant DNA technology in host bacteria.

7. State the functions of restriction enzymes and DNA ligase in recombinant DNA technology.

8. Define 'Genetically Modified Organisms' (GMOs) and list two examples of GM crops.

9. True or False: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is used to separate DNA fragments according to their molecular size.

10. Fill in the blank: Enzymes that join foreign DNA fragments with plasmid DNA by forming phosphodiester bonds are called DNA ________.