Biotechnology

Biotechnology

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS2-7, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A genome is

Back

the complete sequence of an organism’s DNA

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these is an example of genetic modification?

  • use of herbicides
  • crossbreeding
  • heart surgery
  • gene splicing

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Back

gene splicing

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which process uses a body cell to create a new organism?

Back

cloning

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these is not a way in which biotechnology can benefit agriculture? Options: increasing crop production, reducing the loss of crops to insects, producing better-tasting fruits, improving farm machinery

Back

improving farm machinery

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Concern about the use of Biotechnology: increased crop yield, development of new vaccines, increased job opportunities, creation of new pathogens.

Back

creation of new pathogens

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An animal that has exactly the same set of genes as its parent is an example of:

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Back

a clone

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these careers would a student studying Biotechnology most likely pursue? Options: electrical engineering, astronomy, agricultural research, geology

Back

agricultural research

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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