Issues in Genetic Engineering – Check Test

1. Gene therapy is the curing of a genetic disorder by

A using a vaccine.

B adding extra chromosomes.

C removing chromosomes.

D replacing the defective gene.

2. Gene therapy could cure cystic fibrosis because

it is caused by

A a missing chromosome.

B an extra chromosome.

C a defective gene.

D a harmful bacterium.

3. A genetically modified organism means an

organism which has had genes

A removed.

B added.

C replaced.

D divided.

4. GM (genetically modified) crops offer many benefits.

One of these is that

A more fertilisers will be used.

B plants become more drought resistant.

C yields are reduced.

D weedkillers become less effective.

5. One concern over the development of GM crops is that

A plants may become more poisonous.

B animals may become more resistant.

C there will be fewer plants to eat.

D genes may cross over to other plants.

Questions 6 and 7 refer to the list below of

genetic – engineering terms.

A Pharming (pharmaceutical farming)

B Xenotransplantation

C Gene therapy

D GM farming

6. Which term refers to obtaining human protein from the

milk of a genetically – engineered sheep?

7. Which term refers to using genetically – engineered

animals as organ donors for humans?

8. Animals may one day become a regular source of organs for

human transplants.

One concern is that

A animals may become more like humans.

B humans may become more like animals.

C humans may become infected with animal viruses.

D animals may become infected with human viruses.