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Biotechnology #biotechnology
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1
Which of the following is an
advantage
of genetically modified crops?
Increased seed cost
Resistance to pests
Unknown side effects
Public outrage and debate
2
The process by which we modify an organism's genetic information (DNA).
Nuclear Fission
Cloning
Genetic engineering
Bill Nye's Wizardry
3
Which of the below is an ethical issue in the field biotechnology?
We can live longer and healthier lives
Sometimes the harm outweighs the good
Outrageous cost - very expensive
Public opinion of the technology
4
Companies are legally required to inform the public if their products contain G.M.O.s.
False
True
5
A genetic disorder is causing you to age rapidly. What might help repair the issue?
Radiation therapy
Bio-therapy
Aromatherapy
Gene therapy
6
In which area would biotechnology have the LEAST effect on agriculture?
Genetic modification leading to increased crop yields
DNA modifications leading to increased nutritional value
Development of biopharmaceuticals
Development of biological pesticides
7
When we refer to a "G.M.O." we are talking about...
Gigantic money organization
General Mills organism
Genetically modified organism
Guaranteed micro-organism
8
NC has 400+ biotech companies. How would the economy likely change if that number were doubled?
The economy would benefit because of job growth
The economy would neither benefit nor suffer.
The economy would decrease due to lack of production
The economy would suffer due to unemployment
9
Organisms that contain genes from different species are called___________ organisms.
Transgenic
Freaky
Hybrid
Blended
10
Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issueswithin human society?
genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields
DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence
human organ cloning for use in transplants
Insulin production by bacteria
11
"Doing what is right" or "making the morally correct decision."
Diabolical
Popular
Ethical
Questionable
12
Which is
NOT
a useful change made to crops using applications of biotechnology?
Crop yields are decreased
Food produced has enhanced appearance and flavor
Less pesticides are required
Crops are more drought resistant
13
A degree in biotechnology will best prepare you for which career?
Laboratory researcher
Elementary school teacher
Banking
Aircraft mechanic
14
Which organisms are used to manufacture human insulin?
Protozoans
Amoebas
Bacteria
Algae
15
How do scientists modify bacteria to make them capable of producing insulin?
Bacteria are grown on a petri dish containing insulin
Bacteria are grown on a petri dish containing sugar
Exposing the bacteria to radiation to create a mutation
Genetic modification of DNA leading to insulin production
16
Which of the following is an example of how biotechnology can benefit agriculture?
removing water from wells to water crops daily
digging a hole to plant a seed
using gene of an organism to create disease resistant plants
covering seeds with soil
17
Which of the below fields are most closely related to biotechnology?
Medicine and agriculture
Civil and nuclear engineering
Auto and boat repair
Architecture and civil planning
18
Which person might benefit the most from advances in biotechnology?
Lawyer
Teacher
Farmer
Bus driver
19
Area of study that creates medicines, treats disease, and researches genetic disorders.
Botanical research
Forensics
Holistic therapy
Medical biotechnology
20
Which of the following is a form of Biotechnology?
Combustion
Banking
Recycling
Pasteurization
21
A collection of technologies that use living cells/biological molecules to solve problems.
Organic chemistry
Cellular genesis
Biotechnology
Genome origin
22
This best describes a controversial issue associated with genetically modified crops.
Genetically modified crops help in famine-stricken countries
Genetically modified crops are resistant to herbicides
The long-term effects of use are unknown
Genetically modified crops increase potential yield
23
Which describes a way scientists use biotechnology in the field of agriculture?
Bacteria are created to clean up oil spills
Vaccines are developed to help us live longer
Fruits and vegetables are altered to be more nutritious
DNA evidence is used to convict criminals
24
Which is a
negative
result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?
Unknown side effects
Reduction in pesticide use
Higher nutritional values
Increased crop yields
25
How can biotechnology positively affect agriculture on a single plot of land?
The land could require more fertilizer for crops to grow
The land could produce more food than before
The land could produce several harvests at once
The land may require moderate temperatures for crops to grow
26
Removing pollution from the earth using organisms, such as oil-spill eating bacteria.
Biodepollution
Bioremediation
Cloning
Genetic Engineering
27
Which of the following would be a benefit of cloning?
Creating new body tissue and helps with DNA research
Helps remove pollution from Earth
Helps create disease-proof crops
Having a "mini-me" army to do chores and homework
28
Which of the below biotechnological advances is MOST beneficial to North Carolina FARMERS?
Development of more effective human vaccines
Producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants
The ability to create more antibiotics from bacteria
Development of disease resistant plants for higher yields
29
This science allows us to alter the DNA of an orange tree so the fruit contains more vitamin C.
Biotechnology
Biology
Physical science
Geology
30
Which best describes the technique of genetic engineering?
Manufacturing synthetic DNA in the laboratory from chemicals
Cutting segments of DNA of an organism under a microscope
Adding foreign DNA to organisms to modify the organism’s DNA
Exposing DNA of an organism to radioactivity for mutations
