BT1 Unit 4

What course of study best prepares an individual to care for vertebrate research subjects utilized by genetic engineering research teams?

• Animal Science

• Food Science

• Horticulture

• Microbiology

Medical doctors are often employed by agricultural research companies developing biotechnology products in the area of:

• Environmental Protection

• Environmental Sustainability

• Oncology

• Production Agriculture

What member of an agricultural research team works with the FDA, EPA, and USDA to insure that a newly developed product or commodity will gain approval for use?

• Nurtrionist

• Professor of microbiology

• Regulatory affairs manager

• Research technician

The minimum education required for employment at a laboratory technician is an agriculture research facility is a:

• High School Diploma

• Two year Associates

• College bachelors

• College Graduate

The duties of a microbiologist employed in an ag biotech company most likely include

• Conducting market research on agriculture products

• Developing computer software for statistical analysis

• Isolating genes for use in recombinant DNA technology

• Producing and monitoring bacteria cell cultures

Individuals employed in what capacity might work for the USDA or FDA monitoring the development and introduction of new agricultural commodities and products

• Special Agent

• Educational Agent

• Project Agent

• Regulatory Agent

A career in what field involves the use of genetically engineered organisms to help remove toxins and clean pollutants from various environments

• Bioremediation

• Agriculture Forensics

• Genetic Engineering

• PCR Analysis

Students interested in the field of biotechnology will most likely find more information on possible careers from the

• NC Center of Careers

• NC Biotech Center

• US Geological Survey

• Federal task force on Agriculture Research

What biotechnology career involves the maintenance and care for research plants?

• Arborist

• Greenhouse technician

• Lab Assistant

• Plant Breeder

What agriculture research occupation would require significant writing skills to produce laboratory reports and research summaries

• Data Analyst

• Equipment Technician

• Research Manager

• Sales Manager