Biotechnology Review

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

• Physical science

• Biotechnology

• Biology

• Geology

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A degree in biotechnology will best prepare you for which career?

• Banking

• Aircraft mechanic

• Elementary school teacher

• Laboratory researcher

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Which of the below biotechnological advances is MOST beneficial to North Carolina 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

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Which describes a way scientists use biotechnology in the field of agriculture?

• DNA evidence is used to convict criminals

• Fruits and vegetables are altered to be more nutritious

• Vaccines are developed to help us live longer

• Bacteria are created to clean up oil spills

North Carolina has 400+ biotech companies. How would the economy likely change if that number were doubled?

• The economy would suffer due to lack of production

• The economy would neither benefit nor suffer

• The economy would suffer due to unemployment

• The economy would benefit because of job growth

Which of the below fields is most closely related to biotechnology?

• Auto and boat repair

• Civil and nuclear engineering

• Medicine and agriculture

• Architecture and civil planning

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In which area would biotechnology have the LEAST effect on agriculture?

• Development of biological pesticides

• Development of medicines

• Genetic modification leading to increased crop yields

• DNA modifications leading to increased nutritional value

Which organisms are used to manufacture human insulin?

• Protozoans

• Algae

• Bacteria

• Amoebas

A collection of technologies that use living cells/biological molecules to solve problems

• Biotechnology

• Cellular regeneration

• Genome origin

• Organic chemistry

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The process by which we modify an organism's genetic information (DNA)

• Genetic engineering

• Nuclear fission

• Bill Nye's Wizardry

• Cloning

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