Diseases and Biotechnology Practice 2

Which disease is caused by a fungal infection?

• intestinal worms

• influenza

• chicken pox

• athletes foot

How are pandemics different from epidemics?

• Pandemics affect blood; epidemics affect skin

• Pandemics affect many countries or states; an epidemic is more localized

• Pandemics are caused by bacteria; epidemics are caused by viruses

• Pandemics are spread through the air; epidemics are spread through the water

What is one possible human benefit from biotechnology research?

• producing crops that can grow in areas where they normally do not grow

• produce new types of disease causing viruses

• increase the ability to turn ocean water to fresh water

• create new types of buildings that can withstand hurricaines

How has genetic engineering helped farming?

• by developing better fertilizer for crops

• by creating some crops that resist some diseases

• by producing soil that makes crops grow better

• by producing faster ways to harvest crops

What is most likely the result of overusing a particular antibiotic?

• fewer infections caused by bacteria resistant to the antibiotic

• more infections caused by the bacteria resistant to the antibiotic

• fewer infections caused by viruses and bacteria

• more infections caused by viruses

Which illnesses could most likely be treated with antibiotics?

• the flue or also called influenza

• common cold

• strep throat

• diabetes

How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in the global climate?

• by changing the type of soil in which the crops are planted

• by developing crops that are resistant to adverse weather

• by rotating the crops within the same field

• by only planting crops in winter

How has biotechnology helped to improve the agriculture industry?

• by developing irrigation systems that cover a large land area

• by creating some crops that resist certain insects

• by producing soil free of decomposers

• by developing machines that help farmers harvest crops

Many infectious diseases have been nearly eliminated world wide. Why should global studies of infectious diseases continue?

• All infectious disease organisms are fatal

• All infectious diseases are resistant to any form of treatment

• All infectious disease organisms have the ability to mutate, adapt and survive

• All infectious diseases are caused by viruses that do not respond to antibiotics

Scientists have been able to cause some bacteria to produce insulin. In which area of science would these scientists most likely work/

• biotechnology

• nuclear engineering

• marine biology

• chemistry