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