Biotechnology Review

Which project is most likely to interest a scientist working at a biotechnology company?

• Study and reconstruction of fossilized bones.
• Conservation of key species within ecosystems.
• Development of genetically modified corn plants
• Prevention of sewage leaking into water supplies

Strawberries have been genetically modified to resist frost. How does this benefit farmers?

• A longer growing season.
• A pest-resistant berry.
• A larger berry.
• Easier harvesting.

Which of these is a concern about the use of biotechnology?

• increased crop yield
• development of new vaccines
• increased job opportunities 
• creation of new pathogens.

Which is a product of biotechnology?

• video surveillance camera
• soil-eating bacteria
• electronic communications devices
• Global Positioning System (GPS)

How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in the environment?

• by developing crops which are resistant to winter weather
• by changing the types of soil where the crops are planted
• by rotating the crop within the same field by using simple machines 
• to grow crops in the laboratory

How are scientists able to produce a type of corn that will repel insects?

• by not spraying the corn plants
• by soaking corn seeds in insect spray
• by changing the genetics of the corn plants
• by altering the temperature of soil so the insects will die

Which of these careers would a student studying biotechnology most likely pursue?

• electrical engineering
• astronomy
• agricultural research 
• geology

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

• by increasing the use of wind farms to produce electricity
• by making robots to produce large farm machines
• by reducing the need for countries to import food

The process of changing the genetic material of a living organism 

• Genetic Modification
• Taxonomy
• Adapting
• Bioremediation

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

• insulin produced by bacteria
• organ cloning for use in transplants
• genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields
• DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence