Biotechnology

Multiple Choice

A new international airport is built near a grassland ecosystem, leading to increased human traffic and the accidental introduction of non-native plant seeds and insect larvae. These introduced species outcompete native grassland species, altering the plant community structure. What is the most significant long-term impact of this project on the grassland ecosystem?

• The newly introduced species increase the overall species richness of the grassland, making it more robust.

• Native grassland species will quickly adapt to the new species, maintaining the original ecosystem balance.

• The primary concern is from the construction effects on bird migration, with minimal impact on plant and insect communities.

• The introduction of invasive non-native species, coupled with habitat alteration, will likely cause a decline in native biodiversity and change ecosystem operations.

Multiple Choice

What type of science allows us to alter the DNA of a corn plant so that it will contain more protein?

• biology

• biotechnology

• geology

• physiology

Multiple Choice

Clones have the exact same:

• Personalities

• Physical appearances

• Intelligence levels

• Genetic material

Multiple Choice

What is bio-remediation?

• Process where organic things are used to break down pollution

• When you use biology to meditate

• When you amend biological things

• Process where you watch bacteria break things down

Multiple Choice

When you use bio-remediation it breaks down toxins ...

• It makes the area into new soil

• it creates a new substance for fuel

• it detoxifies an area completely or partially

• it creates fuel for algae

Multiple Choice

Which is a way the agricultural biotechnology industry could have a positive impact on the environment?

• by producing crops that are virus resistant

• by making robots to replace large farm machines

• by reducing the need for countries to import food

• by increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways that Biotechnology can be used?

• Diagnosis of disease

• Gene therapy

• Production of pharmaceuticals (medicine)

• DNA profiling

• Agriculture - creating GMOS (Genetically modified organisms)

Multiple Choice

GMOs can be

• plants only

• animals only

• plant, animal, and bacteria

Multiple Choice

Which are 2 of the top 4 GMO crops in the USA?

• Cucumber and spinach

• Tomatoes and peppers

• Soy and corn