Biotechnology Practice Game Part 1

Using microbes like bacteria to remove harmful toxins from the environment is called

• bioremediation
• transgenic
• tissue culturing
• gene therapy

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the creation of genetically identical organisms

• Bioremediation
• Cloning
• Gene Therapy
• Tissue Culturing

GMO stands for

• Genetically Made Organism
• Growing More Organisms
• Genetically Modified Organism
• Growing Many Organisms

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A scientist cloned a goat. Which of these is a true statement about the cloned goat?

• It has new genes and traits
• It lacks the genes for reproduction
• It has the genes that are identical to the original goat
• It looks the same but has different genes.

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This science allows us to alter the DNA of an orange tree so the fruit contains more vitamin C.

• Physical science
• Biotechnology
• Biology
• Geology

Which of the below biotechnological advances is MOST beneficial to Florida FARMERS?

• Development of disease resistant plants for higher yields
• Development of more effective human vaccines
• The ability to create more antibiotics from bacteria
• Producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants

13) What would increase the money made by farmers in North Carolina through biotechnology?

• Tomatoes that are different in color.

• Tomatoes that are smaller.

• Tomatoes that taste the same.

• Tomatoes that are resistant to disease.

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18) What would be a direct benefit of biotechnology to agriculture in a time of severe drought?

• Planting crops in shaded areas.

• Genetically modifying crops to be resistant to changes in weather

• Harvesting crops to have thick stems and leaves.

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Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

• medicine and agriculture

• construction and engineering

• water treatment and electricity generation

• communication and information technology

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How does biotechnology most likely affect North Carolina’s population?

• Jobs are created and attract more people to the area.

• Research advancement causes people in need of medicines to move to the area.

• People are not concerned with biotechnology so the overall population is not impacted.

• The issue causes controversy and people hesitate to live in a state where a large amount of research takes place.

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