Which is a hypothesis a scientist could test using principles of biotechnology?

Can wheat be genetically modified to be resistant to mold?

Which project is most likely to be worked on by a biotechnician?

developing plants with resistance to high temperatures

Which would a person who pursues a career in bioinformatics study?

ways of storing and retrieving biological data

Which is an example of scientists using biotechnology to benefit AQUAculture?

producing a faster-growing salmon species

How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single plot of land?

The land could produce more food than before.

Which best describes genetic modification?

It is used to alter crops to become insect-resistant.

How has genetic modification most likely affected safety & availability of fruits & veggies?

increased the safety & availability of fruits and veggies

Read the following prompt and choose the best answer:

DNA used to modify tomatoes could change a person' DNA

Which best describes genetic engineering?

adding DNA from one organism to the DNA of another organism

Which is a career that would use microorganisms to remove pollutants from water?

Environmental Protection Agency specialist

Which is a concern of biologists when genetically modifying plants?

There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?

cost of food will decrease, quality of food will increase

Which best describes the field of genomics?

the study of genes and how they function

Which is most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?

benefits of the technology outweighing the risks of use

Which statement correctly describes a way that bacteria are used in biotechnology?

Human insulin made by bacteria is injected into humans.

Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?

breeding better varieties of crops and livestock

Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?

organ cloning for use in transplants

What is most likely the greatest economic benefit for the US from biotechnology?

increased disease-resistant crops and greater crop yields

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1
Which is a hypothesis a scientist could test using principles of biotechnology?
How long can a wheat plant live without water?
Can wheat be genetically modified to be resistant to mold?
What are the effects of extreme cold on wheat plants?
Which variety of wheat tastes best when made into pasta?
2
Which process describes how many pure-bred dogs have been produced?
cloning
selective breeding
crossbreeding
3
Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?
media
agriculture
automobile
4
Which is an ethical issue surrounding the use of genetically modified foods?
ability to produce a lot of food quickly
cost of production
long-term health effects
ability to grow more nutritious foods
5
Wes graduated with a degree in biotechnology. For which job is he best qualified?
mathematics teacher
laboratory researcher
automobile mechanic
financial manager
6
Which project is most likely to be worked on by a biotechnician?
developing plants with resistance to high temperatures
designing lightweight, strong metallic alloys for cars
discovering different isotopes of existing elements
developing architectural designs for houses in floodplains
7
Which would a person who pursues a career in bioinformatics study?
ways of cross-breeding animals
ways of cross-breeding plants
ways DNA stores information
ways of storing and retrieving biological data
8
Which is an example of scientists using biotechnology to benefit AQUAculture?
creating pest-resistant crops
making new forms of human antibiotics
developing a rot-resistant gene for trees
producing a faster-growing salmon species
9
How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single plot of land?
The land could require more fertilizer for crops to grow.
The land could require moderate temps for crops to grow
The land could produce several harvests at once.
The land could produce more food than before.
10
Which best describes genetic modification?
It is used to alter crops to become insect-resistant.
It allows large quantities of medications to be produced.
It improves the removal of pollution from soil and water.
11
How has genetic modification most likely affected safety & availability of fruits & veggies?
increased the safety & availability of fruits and veggies
decreased the safety & availability of fruits and veggies
decreased the safety of food and increased availability
increased safety of food and decreased the availability
12
Which organisms are used to manufacture human insulin?
algae
protozoans
bacteria
amoebas
13
Which is an application of genetic engineering?
creating synthetic insulin
preventing weeds from spreading to farmland
producing cells from nonliving material
destroying all bacteria
14
Read the following prompt and choose the best answer:
Genetically-modified tomatoes don't taste as good.
Genetically-modified tomatoes are more expensive
DNA used to modify tomatoes could change a person' DNA
15
Which best describes genetic engineering?
cutting out pieces of DNA from an organism
adding DNA from one organism to the DNA of another organism
making artificial DNA in the laboratory from chemicals
16
Which is a career that would use microorganisms to remove pollutants from water?
Environmental Protection Agency specialist
medical specialist
DNA fingerprint specialist
17
Which biotech process is most likely to be used by agricultural to increase food availability?
use of transgenic crops
spray of organic herbicide
crop rotation
crop diversification
18
Which is a concern of biologists when genetically modifying plants?
There will be a decrease in biodiversity.
Plants will have a longer growing season.
Plants will pass on diseases to animals.
There will be a decreased revenue for pesticide manufacturer
19
Which are most closely related to biotechnology?
medicine and agriculture
construction and engineering
communication and information technology
water treatment and electricity generation
20
Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?
Genetically modified food are resistant to disease & drought
cost of food will decrease, quality of food will increase
Genetically modified foods do not have to be studied
cost of research is included in the cost to the consumer
21
Which best describes the field of genomics?
the study of anatomy and how the body functions
the study of genes and how they function
the study of technology and how it works
the study of biology and how energy flows in cells
22
Which is most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?
cost of the technology
benefits of the technology outweighing the risks of use
public opinion of the technology
advantage of the technology
23
Which statement correctly describes a way that bacteria are used in biotechnology?
Human insulin made by bacteria is injected into humans.
Bacterial genes that code human insulin are put into cells
Bacteria make human cells that make insulin.
Bacteria that make insulin are implanted in humans.
24
Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?
making new medicines to cure sickness
breeding better varieties of crops and livestock
discovering the cause of hereditary diseases
finding evidence of crimes
25
Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?
insulin production by bacteria
genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields
organ cloning for use in transplants
DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence
26
What is most likely the greatest economic benefit for the US from biotechnology?
improvements in DNA testing leading to more arrests
increased disease-resistant crops and greater crop yields
fewer people who use laboratory-created human insulin

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