5/4/2022

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

• increased cost

• increased yield

• increased use of pesticides

• increased use of preservatives

Which is a potential ethical issue resulting from the use of biotechnology?

• harming the ozone layer

• causing global warming

• increasing pollution of natural resources

• introducing a genetically-altered species

How does North Carolina’s economy directly benefit from a growing biotechnology field?

• Technological advances make jobs easier.

• Population size in urban areas is increased.

• Advancements in medicine improve overall health.

• More jobs are available to citizens across the state.

Through the use of biotechnology, cotton crops have been developed so they are resistant to the boll weevil. Which would be the most likely effect in North Carolina?

• The quality of the cotton would decrease.

• Less cotton would be grown and harvested.

• More money would be spent on insecticides.

• Each acre of land would have a higher yield of cotton.

Which potential problem could occur from recent increases in genetically modified crops?

• increased crop yield

• lower genetic diversity in crop species

• increased risk to crops from environmental stresses

• improved taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional qualities of food

Which statement is true of genetically altered foods?

• Genetically altered foods have been proven to be harmful for human consumption.

• No human should ever eat a genetically altered food product until further testing is done.

• All foods would be of more value if genetically altered, as they would not be subject to disease or weather hazards.

• Genetically altered foods can effectively increase the human food supply but should be clearly labeled, allowing free choice in consumption.