Transgenic Animals
Biology ⇒ Biotechnology and Applications
Transgenic Animals starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one ethical concern associated with the creation of transgenic animals.
Describe one way transgenic animals can be used in agriculture.
Describe the difference between a knockout animal and a transgenic animal.
Describe the role of microinjection in the production of transgenic animals.
Explain one environmental concern related to transgenic animals.
Explain why regulatory approval is important before using transgenic animals for food production.
Explain why transgenic animals are important in pharmaceutical production.
Name one commonly used method for creating transgenic animals.
Transgenic goats have been engineered to produce which of the following in their milk? (1) Insulin, (2) Antithrombin, (3) Growth hormone, (4) Hemoglobin
Which animal was the first transgenic animal produced? (1) Mouse, (2) Sheep, (3) Cow, (4) Pig
Which of the following is a benefit of using transgenic animals in research? (1) They can model human diseases, (2) They are easier to care for, (3) They reproduce faster, (4) They are immune to all diseases
Which of the following is a challenge in producing transgenic animals? (1) High efficiency of gene transfer, (2) Low cost, (3) Random integration of the transgene, (4) Predictable gene expression
Fill in the blank: The first transgenic animal was produced in the year __________.
Fill in the blank: The gene that is introduced into a transgenic animal is called a __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of transferring a gene from one organism to another is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The use of animals to produce pharmaceutical proteins is called __________.
True or False: All transgenic animals are created for human benefit.
True or False: All transgenic animals are genetically identical to their non-transgenic counterparts except for the inserted gene.
True or False: The insertion of a transgene always results in the desired trait being expressed in the animal.
True or False: Transgenic animals are always sterile and cannot reproduce.
