Biotechnology 1

Which best describes stem cells? 

•  stem cells can only come from embryos 
• stem cells can only come from adult bone marrow 
• stem cells do not ever change
• stem cells can develop into different specialized cells 

Using living organisms to make useful products in food, medicine, and manufacturing products.

• biotechnology

• genetically modified organism

Living organisms that have been genetically engineered to have certain characteristics. Ex - longer-lasting tomatoes and corn that is resistant to herbicides.

• mutagen

• genetically modified organisms

Bioremediation is using bacteria to remove pollution from soil and water. Bioremediation is an example of which field of study?

• agriculture

• genetics

• biotechnology

Agricultural biotechnology focuses on what area?

• medical equipment

• manufacturing fabrics

• farming, crops and livestock

Biotechnology can be used to make plants resistant to bugs and herbicides (weed killer).

• True

• False

What is the result of cloning?

• a new organism that is genetically different

• an identical copy of the organism that was cloned

Which of the following is an example of biotechnology? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!!

• making fuel from crops, like corn

• fighting crime with DNA testing

• using bacteria to make human insulin

• removing pollution from soil and water

GMO stands for

• genetically made organism
• genetically modified organism
• gene manipulated organism
• Genetic mutant organism

An argument in favor of food biotechnology is that it

• provides foods that cure disease.
• provides more food to feed a growing population.
• provides a cash crop for low income nations.
• biotech foods are not controversial