
Biotechnology Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of biotechnology?
Developing hydropower resources
Studying how viruses cause disease
Altering the genes of tomatoes so they are resistant to weed killers
Using bio-indicators to monitor water quality
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using bacteria to clean up oil spills would fall under which field of science that has been influenced by biotechnology?
Medicine
Agriculture
Drug development
Microbiology
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the technique of creating a genetically identical organism called?
Selective breeding
Genetic modification
Cloning
Tissue culturing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using a virus to deliver "good" DNA to an abnormal cell so that the cell replicates normal cells is now being tried as a cancer treatment. What is this technique called?
Genetic testing
Gene therapy
Genomics
Genetic modification
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which could be a main risk/concern of growing genetically modified crops?
They may help increase the world's food supply
They will allow farmers to reduce the use of pesticides
New fruits and vegetables may be created
Accidental cross-pollination with other plants may occur
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Strawberries have been genetically modified to resist frost. how would this benefit strawberry farmers in North Carolina?
They will now have a longer growing season
They will now be pest resistant
The strawberries produced will be larger
The strawberries will be easier to harvest
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Other than health and economic concerns, people feel that genetically altering nature for their own convenience and profit is simply wrong. Which aspect of the GMO food debate does this represent?
Agricultural
Ethical
Societal
Technological
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