18.06 1. The FBI can currently use genomic information in the form of STR (Short

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18.06

1.  

The FBI can currently use genomic information in the form of STR (Short Tandem Repeats) to

A. track segments of the populations most likely to be involved with crime.

B. use the genomic sequences of their agents to predict behavior.

C. use the genomic sequences of known criminals to predict behavior.

D. identify human remains, as was done for victims of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.

2.  

FBI forensic scientists used a 10 base pair region of genomic anthrax DNA to exonerate a suspect other FBI agents had accused, and correctly identify the vial of bacteria that was the source of the original anthrax sent through the mail, leading them to a new suspect.

True

False

3.  

The development of transgenic plants (Genetically Modified Organisms: GMO) is an attempt to

A. increase efficiency of production and therefore total amount of food yield.

B. make everyone eating the plants change their behavior.

C. make everyone eating the plants be in danger of allergic reactions to the inserted genes.

D. create plants that will overrun indigenous plant populations.

4.  

Studying the genomic DNA of Icelanders is in part an invasion of their privacy, but can be highly instructive to scientists because

A. their lack of food choices has impacted how they use their genomic DNA, which would be reversible in 1-2 generations.

B. Icelanders have now been proven to be closely related to primitive humans of the Ice Age.

C. their diet, rich in fish, has altered their DNA, leading to the acquisition of fish DNA into their genome.

D. their population has been relatively stable from lack of easy migration into or out of the area, leading to a more uniform gene pool to study familial genomics.

5.  

Having the sequence of a bacteria or viral genome could be used to diagnose patients infected with the pathogen.

True

False

6.  

Which of the following traits would geneticists try to select for in corn plants now that the genome has been sequenced? Select all that apply

Resistance to drought.

Resistance to insects.

Resistance to pathogens.

Resistance to fertilizer.

Explanation / Answer

1. Option A

2. True

3. Option A- To increase the efficiency of production and food yields

4. Option D- their population has been relatively stable from lack of easy migration into or out of the area, leading to a more uniform gene pool to study familial genomics.

5. True

6. First three- Drought, insects and pathogens

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