Biotechnology Quiz

Which of the following is not an example of traditional biotechnology?

• crossbreeding

• selective breeding

• fermentation

• cloning

Which of these careers would a student studying biotechnology most likely pursue?

• Paleontologist

• Geologic

• Pharmacist

• Mechanic

What is involved in creating genetically modified bacteria?

• Allowing them to produce naturally

• Changing their food source

• Using techniques to manipulate their DNA

• Growing them on selected plants to obtain desired traits over a period of time

Which is a way the agricultural biotechnology industry could have a positive impact on the worldwide food crisis?

• By producing crops that are cold weather resistant increasing the growing season

• By making robots to replace large farm machines

• By providing vitamin enriched crops to countries lacking in food products

• By rotating crops

Which is a way the agricultural biotechnology industry could have a positive impact on the environment?

• By producing crops that are specific to only one growing area

• By making larger tractors to replace smaller farm machines

• By designing crops that can survive a variety of environments reducing the need for countries to import food

• By increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity

Strawberries have been genetically modified to resist frost. How is this a benefit for growers in North Carolina?

• A longer growing season

• A pest resistant berry

• A larger berry

• Easier harvesting

Scientists in North Carolina are working to create liquid biofuels from organic matter. What effect will this discovery most likely have on careers in the state?

• It will eliminate jobs in waste management.

• It will reduce the number of engineering jobs.

• It will create more jobs in energy production.

• It will create more jobs in the pharmaceutical industry.

Which statement most accurately describes the effect that locally-produced biofuels will have on N.C.'s economy?

• They will cause the cost of all N.C. fuels to increase.

• They will eliminate jobs in energy production in N.C..

• They will increase our dependence on fuels produced in other states, boosting N.C.'s economy.

• They will reduce our dependence on fuels produced in other states, boosting N.C.'s economy.

Which phrase best describes the use of biotechnology to benefit North Carolina's population?

• creating medicinal drugs using plant products

• manufacturing plastics that take less time to decompose

• recycling of waste paper to make new paper products

• developing medical products like insulin using specially designed bacteria

Which statement reflects the greatest concern for the growth of genetically modified crops?

• The cost of agriculture production will increase.

• High yield crop varieties will reduce the use of fertilizers.

• Insect resistant crop varieties might reduce the insect population.

• Genes for herbicide resistance might be transferred to weeds.