Microbiology & Biotech EOG review

Why do doctors suggest that people get a flu vaccine each year?

• Viruses replicate more rapidly over time.
• Viruses can mutate from year to year.
• Vaccines are absorbed by the body after a year.
• Vaccines get stronger over time.

Ten people became sick with the flu after attending a school dance. What is thescenario that could best explain how the people got sick?

• contact with environmental sources
• contact with an infected animal
• contact with a contaminated object
• contact with an infected person

Which is the best way to help prevent the flu from becoming a pandemic?

• getting a vaccination
• taking antibiotics
• eating fruits and vegetables
• washing hands often

Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What is the cause of this disease?

• a virus
• a bacterium
• a fungus
• a parasite

How can the rate of an infectious disease be drastically reduced?

• by taking medication daily
• by preventing transmission between people
• by wearing clean clothing daily
• by performing dental hygiene three times each day

Which of these careers would a student studying biotechnology most likelypursue?

• electrical engineering
• astronomy
• agricultural research
• geology

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

What is involved in creating genetically modified bacteria?

• allowing them to reproduce freely
• changing their food source
• using biotechnology techniques
• growing them on selected plants