Biotechnology 19

Which is a benefit of storing the genetic information of people who have previously committed a serious crime?

• Offenders will be easier for potential victims to identify since their genetic information is on file

• Offenders can be genetically profiled to determine which type of crime they will commit in the future.

• Offenders can be more easily identified by their genetic information if they commit a crime in the future

• Offenders can have their genetic information altered so that they are less likely to commit crimes in the future

Which practice is an example of biotechnology?

• monitoring seismic activity

• analyzing the vitamin content of an apple

• observing the migratory habits of butterflies

• altering tomatoes to grow in adverse conditions

Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?

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

• The cost of food will decrease, and the quality of food will increase.

• When foods are genetically modified, they no longer need to be studied.

• When foods are genetically modified, they are completely resistant to disease and drought.

Which best represents a negative impact of biotechnology on agriculture

• cows increasing their milk production

• crop resistance to herbicides

• crop resistance to insect pests

• larger crop yield

What type of science allows us to alter the DNA of a corn plant so that it will contain more protein?

• biotechnology

• physiology

• geology

• biology

Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

• medicine and agriculture

• communication and information technology

• water treatment and electricity generation

• construction and engineering

In which area would biotechnology have the greatest effect on agriculture?

• development of biological pesticides

• construction and engineering

• development of biodegradable plastics

• communication and information technology

Which use of biotechnology most benefits North Carolina agriculture?

• producing human vaccines

• producing disease resistant crops

• producing new medicines from bacteria

• producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants

Bacteria cells can be used to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans. Which best explains how the bacteria cells are able to produce insulin for humans?

• The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing insulin.

• The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA needed to produce insulin.

• The bacteria have been exposed to radioactivity to create mutant strains capable of producing insulin.

• The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing sugar; the bacteria produce insulin in response to the sugar.

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

• insulin production by bacteria

• organ cloning for use in transplants

• genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields

• DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence

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