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

by reducing the need for countries to import food

by increasing the use of wind farms to produce electricity

by making robots to produce large farm machines

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

organ cloning for use in transplants

genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields

DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence

Which is a benefit of genetically-modified foods?

The cost of food decreases and the quality of food increases

The cost of research is included in the cost to the consumer

genetically modified foods won't need to be studied

"gmo's" are completely resistant to disease and drought

Which of these is not a way in which biotechnology can benefit agriculture?

reducing the loss of crops to insects

producing better-tasting fruits

unique sequence of repeating units in a section of DNA

a gene inserted into a bcteril chromosome

the complete sequence of an organism's DNA

How does cloning work?

An organism is reproduced by removing the nucleus from one of its cells and inserting that nucleus into an egg, which is then develops in a surrogates womb.

A gene from one organism is inserted into the genome of another organism using sticky ends.

Organisms with a desirable trait are breed together until offspring show improved trait

Gene are silenced by harnessing our bodies natural defense system against viruses.

The Human Genome Project has helped with which of the following?

developing customized treatments for people with genetic disorders

diagnosing and treating diseases

better understanding of human genetic diseases

mapping where specific genes are located within the human genome

Reasons that viruses are considered to be nonliving is because

They cannot reproduce on their own

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is a product of biotechnology?

video surveillance camera

soil-eating bacteria

electronic communications devices

Global Positioning System (GPS)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

electrical engineering

astronomy

agricultural research

geology

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Biotechnology Review

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

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

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

Which is a product of biotechnology?

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

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

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

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

The process of changing the genetic material of a living organism

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

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