Pathogen & Biotechnology Quiz

How can the flu be prevented?

• Vaccinations

• Antibiotics

What area does a pandemic cover

• a small geographical area; like a city

• A large geographical area; around the world

Why is the use of genetically modified crops controversial?

• Unforseen health consequences

• No one likes the taste

What area does an epidemic cover

• a small geographical area; like a city

• A large geographical area; around the world

Why are some bacterial infections difficult to treat?

• They become resistant

• No one knows how to treat them

What type of relationship does a flea and a dog have?

• parasitic

• pandemic

Why would a person who has a virus be quarantined?

• To prevent an epidemic from becoming a pandemic

• To prevent a pandemic from becoming an epidemic

How does an antibiotic help a bacterial infection?

• It prevents the growth of bacteria

• It promotes the growth of bacteria

Which is an example of genetic modification?

• DNA of a species of corn is changed by introducing DNA from an unrelated species, producing a new type

• Changing the genetic structure of a hat

Blue-green algae is used to create biofuel(ethanol). What is this an example of?

• Genetic engineering

• Genetic structuring

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