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Bio 102

Test 2 practice questions

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What is the goal of the Human Genome Project? To determine the sequences of all bases across all chromosomes
Which of the following best describes the process of PCR? It mimics the natural process of DNA replication
How has BT corn been genetically engineered? It produces its own insect-killing chemicals
Why do we think that Dolly the cloned sheep got too old too fast? Because the ends of her chromosomes were worn
How many human genes seem to be active in coding for proteins? About 25, 000
Where might I find the most totipotent of all stem cells? In a very young embryo
Which of the following pairs of hormones are most important for lactation? Prolactin and oxytocin
Where would I find the pituitary gland? Under the brain
Which of the following is true of the hormone progesterone? It is produced by the corpus luteum
Into which of the following vectors do we place human genes for gene therapy of diseases? Virus vectors
Which of the following would be most likely to occur if a person’s Leydig cells failed to function properly? A man would produce too few sperm
Which of the following statements is true of therapeutic cloning? It will produce stem cells that are genetically identical to the donor
Which of the following organs would be affected by the drug Pitocin? The cervix and the uterus
Which of the following is Day 28 of the average woman’s menstrual cycle? The day before her period (menstruation) begins
If I wanted to clone a man, I would take DNA from his sperm cells and put it into an egg that has had its own nuclear DNA removed: True or False? False
Which of the following kinds of genetic material are used in the technique of genetic fingerprinting? Tandem repeats of DNA that do not code for proteins
Which of the following is accomplished during the procedure known as BABI? Genetic tests are conducted on a very young embryo
Contraceptives also are effective at preventing the spread of STIs (also called STDs): False
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