Biotechnology Review

Which of the following is NOT true about biotechnology?

• It is a field with little to no controversy.

• It has allowed for the production of many beneficial medical treatments.

• It has allowed for a greater understanding of human genetics.

• It impacts agriculture.

Which best describes the role of DNA?

• Provides genetic information for all living and nonliving organisms.

• Provides genetic information for all living organisms.

• Produces carbohydrates for cellular functions.

• Acts as cellular energy.

Gene therapy is beneficial to people who suffer from

• The flu.

• A cold.

• Strep throat.

• Genetic disorders.

A DNA fingerprint may do which of the following?

• Provide irrelevant information.

• Reproduce an individual.

• Identify a suspect using crime scene DNA.

• Disrupt a crime scene.

Corn is most often genetically modified for what purpose?

• Slower growth.

• Herbicide resistance.

• Shorter growing season.

• Color change.

Which best describes biotechnology?

• Technological application of nonliving organisms to produce beneficial products.

• Technological manipulation of living/once living organisms to produce beneficial products.

• A slowly growing field of science.

• A field of science that has not impacted our lives.

How can bioremediation techniques help to clean up an oil spill that disrupts an aquatic ecosystem?

• Naturally occurring bacteria can be introduced to consume the oil without causing harm to the ecosystem.

• Virus particles can be introduced to consume the oil without causing harm to the ecosystem.

• Naturally occurring bacteria can be introduced to consume the oil while harming the ecosystem.

• Virus particles can be introduced to consume the oil while harming the ecosystem.

Which of the following careers are associated with biotechnology?

• Life guard.

• Fire fighter.

• Agriculture research.

• none of the above.

How can the use of genetics help law enforcement agencies?

• It can help undercover agents disguise themselves.

• It can help determine who might be a victim of future crimes.

• It can help determine who is most likely to become a criminal.

• It can help identify who was at the scene of a crime.

Which best describes a North Carolina industry that has experienced tremendous growth and development over the past thirty years?

• Textiles

• Biotechnology

• Tobacco Farming

• Furniture Making