Genetic Manipulation Techniques in Model Organisms Quiz
Explore genetic manipulation methods using model organisms. Test your knowledge with questions on CRISPR-Cas9, gene knockout, and more.
#1
Which organism is commonly used as a model organism in genetic research?
Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Nematode (Caenorhabditis elegans)
All of the above
#2
What is the main advantage of using model organisms in genetic research?
They have a short generation time
They are genetically similar to humans
They are easy to culture in the laboratory
They have a large genome size
#3
Which of the following techniques is commonly used for introducing foreign genes into model organisms?
CRISPR-Cas9
RNA interference (RNAi)
Transgenesis
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
#4
What is the role of a selectable marker in genetic manipulation?
To identify transformed cells
To cut DNA at specific sequences
To measure gene expression levels
To ensure only cells containing the desired gene are selected
#5
In which model organism was the CRISPR-Cas9 system first successfully demonstrated for genome editing?
Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Nematode (Caenorhabditis elegans)
Bacteria (Escherichia coli)
#6
Which model organism is often used to study embryonic development?
Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Arabidopsis thaliana
Mouse (Mus musculus)
Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
#7
Which of the following is a commonly used method for delivering CRISPR components into cells?
Microinjection
Electroporation
Lipofection
All of the above
#8
Which model organism is commonly used to study neuronal development and function?
Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Nematode (Caenorhabditis elegans)
Mouse (Mus musculus)
Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
#9
Which of the following is NOT a common application of genetic manipulation in model organisms?
Studying human diseases
Producing genetically modified crops
Understanding basic biological processes
Creating artificial intelligence
#10
What is the purpose of homologous recombination in genetic manipulation?
To insert foreign DNA into the genome
To repair damaged DNA
To increase mutation rates
To amplify DNA fragments
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