Which application of biotechnology is of greatest economic benefit to North Carolina?

development of livestock that produce higher quality meat

What is one benefit of giving farm animals vaccines?

It produces healthier farm animals.

Which best describes genetic engineering?

adding DNA from one organism into the DNA another organism

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

increased disease-resistant crops and greater crop yields

How does biotechnology most likely affect North Carolina’s population?

Jobs are created and attract more people to the area.

Which best describes genomics?

the study of genes and how they function

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

The land could produce more food than before.

Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?

cost of food decrease, & the quality of food will increase.

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

organ cloning for use in transplants

Which describes a way scientists use biotechnology in the field of agriculture?

Food crops are manipulated to be more nutritious.

Which use of biotechnology most benefits North Carolina agriculture?

producing disease-resistant crops

Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

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1
Which application of biotechnology is of greatest economic benefit to North Carolina?
development of livestock that are more domesticated
development of crops that can be grown in extreme dry enviro
development of livestock that produce higher quality meat
development of crops that can be grown in extremely low temp
2
What is one benefit of giving farm animals vaccines?
No benefit
It kills insects that attack farm animals.
It reduces the cost of farm animals.
It produces healthier farm animals.
3
Which example is likely NOT something an agricultural engineer would do in their work?
design roads to farms
design chemicals to prevent plant diseases
modify crop plants
design improved irrigation systems
4
Which is an ethical issue surrounding the use of genetically modified foods?
cost of production
long-term health effects
ability to grow more nutritious foods
ability to produce a lot of food quickly
5
Farmers lost the majority of their crops in the 1990's due to
insects and wheat fungi
insects and wheat growth
insects and drought
pesticides and wheat growth
6
Which best describes genetic engineering?
making artificial DNA in the laboratory from chemicals
adding DNA from one organism into the DNA another organism
cutting out pieces of DNA from an organism under microscope
nothing
7
Which has impacted North Carolina’s economy the least in the field of bioremediation?
cleaning of air pollution
cleaning of water pollution
cleaning of waste pollution
cleaning of soil pollution
8
Which person would benefit most from biotechnology?
a cook
a farmer
an automobile engineer
an architect
9
What is a reason some foods are irradiated?
boost nutrients
kill microorganisms
improve taste
partially cook food
10
What is most likely the greatest economic benefit for North Carolina from biotechnology?
improvements in DNA testing leading to more arrests
increased disease-resistant crops and greater crop yields
None
fewer people who use laboratory-created human insulin
11
Which type of bioengineered foods might provide consumers with a healthier diet?
foods higher in simple starches
foods lower in saturated fats
foods with large amounts of preservatives
foods that do not need to be refrigerated
12
Developing new ideas or adapting existing ideas to solve problems is known as
simulation
guessing
scientific research
innovation
13
Which are most closely related to biotechnology?
communication and information technology
medicine and agriculture
water treatment and electricity generation
construction and engineering
14
Wes graduated with a degree in biotechnology. For which job is he bestqualified?
financial manager
mathematics teacher
automobile mechanic
laboratory researcher
15
Which organisms are used to manufacture human insulin?
amoebas
algae
protozoans
bacteria
16
Three basic kinds of biotechnology tools include working with
vaccines, genes, cells
cells, proteins, genes
cells, cows, soy beans
gnomes, wizards, lizards
17
How does biotechnology most likely affect North Carolina’s population?
causes controversy and people hesitate to live in a state
Jobs are created and attract more people to the area.
not concerned with biotech so the overall pop not impacted
Research advancement causes people in need of meds to move
18
Which best describes genomics?
the study of technology and how it works
the study of anatomy and how the body functions
the study of genes and how they function
the study of biology and how energy flows in cells
19
How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single plot of land?
The land could require more fertilizer for crops to grow.
The land could produce several harvests at once.
The land could require moderate temps for crops to grow.
The land could produce more food than before.
20
The presence of many different types of organisms in an ecosystem is known as
biotechnology
biologic diversity
biology
biological engineering
21
Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?
cost of food decrease, & the quality of food will increase.
cost of research is included in the cost to the consumer.
When foods are genetically modified, they are resistant
Foods that are genetically modified no longer need to study
22
Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?
genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields
insulin production by bacteria
organ cloning for use in transplants
DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence
23
Which describes a way scientists use biotechnology in the field of agriculture?
Vaccines for infectious diseases are created.
Food crops are manipulated to be more nutritious.
Bacteria is used to clean up oil spills.
Criminals are linked to cases by their DNA.
24
Which is a positive result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?
increased use of pesticides
increased yield
increased cost
increased use of preservatives
25
A group of parts that work together to function or perform a task is a ___.
design
technology
system
simulation
26
Information used for analysis and reason is known as
allele
numbers
data
directions
27
Use of math & scientific principles to develop & build machines, structures,& other devices.
innovation
engineering
design
simulation
28
Which use of biotechnology most benefits North Carolina agriculture?
producing new medicines from bacteria
producing human vaccines
producing disease-resistant crops
producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants
29
Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?
a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.
Plants will pass on diseases to animals.
Plants will have a longer growing season.
There will be a decrease in biodiversity.
30
North Carolina's cash crop in the 1990's was used to make all of the following EXCEPT
livestock feed
clothing
soy bean powder
cooking oil

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