AP®︎ Biology: Topic 6.8 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 6.8 of AP Biology – Biotechnology.
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Topic 6.8
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: IST-1.P
Which technique is used to amplify DNA sequences?
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Topic 6.8: Biotechnology
Learning Objective: 6.8.A
Explain the use of genetic engineering techniques in analyzing or manipulating DNA.
Essential Knowledge: 6.8.A.1
Genetic engineering techniques can be used to analyze and manipulate DNA and RNA. i. Gel electrophoresis is a process that separates DNA fragments by size and charge. ii. During polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA fragments are amplified by denaturing DNA, annealing primers to the original strand, and extending the new DNA molecule. iii. Bacterial transformation introduces foreign DNA into bacterial cells. iv. DNA sequencing technology determines the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule. Typically, these techniques result in a DNA fingerprint that allows for the comparison of DNA sequences from various samples. Exclusion: Knowledge of the details of each of these genetic engineering techniques is beyond the scope of the AP Exam. Illustrative examples: Amplified DNA fragments can be used to identify organisms and perform phylogenetic analysis; Analysis of DNA can be used for forensic identification; Genetically modified organisms include transgenic animals; Gene cloning allows propagation of DNA fragments.
