Biotechnology 101 Pre-Test

Which of the statements below best describes biotechnology?

• A field of science and technology which uses microorganisms to manufacture / produce products helpful to mankind

• A study which focuses on the production of synthetic products

• A field of science which looks into the introduction of newly improved products

• A study which deals with chemical components of every products in the market

Which among the following are products of biotechnology:

I. Nata de Coco

II. Balaw-Balaw

III. Safeguard

IV. Taho

• I and II only

• I and IV only

• I, II, and III only

• I, II, and IV only

If the products you are using has undergone a process with the use of microorganisms, this is said to be biotechnology-based products. What should you consider in buying biotechnology-based products?

• Brand Name

• Date Manufactured

• Expiration Date

• All of the Above

Which of the ff. is the importance of biotechnology-based products?

• It is safe to use

• It has no side effects

• It saves time and effort

• The cost production is cheaper, since it augments the needs of growing population

Bagoong is a product of what process?

• Biotechnology

• Distillation

• Fermentation

• Osmosis

He was the biologist who examined the samples of fermenting beer.

• Aristotle

• Robert Brown

• Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

• Louis Pasteur

It is the microorganism that was first used to make beer and wine.

• Agar

• Bacillus

• Streptococcus

• Yeast

Which of the following is/are NOT an example/s of biotech-based products?

I. Butter III. Ice Cream

II. Cheese IV. Yogurt

• I and II

• III and IV

• I and III

• II and IV

During 4000 BC, the _______ used lactic acid-producing bacteria in making their biotech products.

• Babylonians

• Chinese

• Filipinos

• Sumerians

What transpired during the 1950s to the 1960s?

• Genetically Modified Organisms

• Microbial production of antibiotics

• Production of beer

• Production of soy sauce