Biotechnology Practice Test

Which project is most likely to interest a scientist working at a biotechnology company?

• study and reconstruction of fossilized bones

• conservation of key species within ecosystems.

• development of genetically modified corn plants.

• prevention of sewage leaking into water supplies.

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

• Electrical engineering

• Astronomy

• Agricultural research

• Geology

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What is a product of biotechnology

• Video surveillance cameras

• Oil-eating bacteria

• Electronic communications devices

• Recycling bins

Instead of using chemicals to destroy some insects, scientist are now able to produce a type of corn that will repel insects. How are scientists able to produce this type of corn?

• by not spraying the corn plants

• by soaking corn seeds in insect spray

• by changing the genetics of the corn plants

• by using popcorn to change the corn

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How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in environment?

• by developing crops which are insect-resistant

• by changing the types of soil where the crops are planted

• by rotating the crop within the same field

• by developing crops which are resistant to winter weather.

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Which best describes the technique of genetic engineering?

• Manufacturing synthetic DNA in the laboratory from chemicals.

• cutting out segments of the DNA of an organism under a microscope

• exposing the DNA of an organism to radioactivity to produce mutations

• introducing foreign DNA into an organism in order to modify the organism's DNA

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Which use of the biotechnology most benefits North Carolina agriculture?

• Producing human vaccines

• producing disease-resistant crops

• producing new medicines from bacteria

• producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants

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Which is a positive result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?

• Increase cost

• Increased yield

• Increased use of pesticides

• Increased use of preservatives

Which is the most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?

• Cost of the technology

• Advantage of the technology

• Benefits of the technology outweighing the harm

• Opinions of the public.

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Which is a concern of scientist when genetically modifying plants?

• Plants will pass on diseases to animals

• There will be a decrease in biodiversity

• Plants will have a longer growing season

• There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers

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