Biotechnology Review

Biotechnology Review

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Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which organisms are used to manufacture human insulin?

Back

bacteria

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is an application of biotechnology?

  • creating synthetic (artificial) insulin
  • destroying all kinds of bacteria
  • producing medicines from nonliving things
  • growing crops through natural methods

Back

creating synthetic (artificial) insulin

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do agriculturists do to address the increasing demand for food worldwide?

Back

use genetically modified (transgenic) plants

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which branch of science allows us to alter the DNA of a tomato so it will not rot fast?

Back

biotechnology

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one advantage of a cloned herd of cattle?

Back

All cattle in the herd would have the most desired traits.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a potential societal benefit of a genetically modified orange tree resistant to disease?

Back

Increase in orange crops produced.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What would be a positive reason to genetically alter Fraser Fir trees in North Carolina to make them more resistant to rot?

Back

The population of fir trees would increase and grow healthier.

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