Intro to Biotech

Genetic engineering

• Unique DNA molecules that provide blueprints for cells to make proteins or carry out other life functions.

• allows selected individual genes to be transferred from one organism into another and also between non-related species. (GMO)

• DNA manipulation of cells or organisms- Genes are added, deleted or changed

Genetic Modification

• Unique DNA molecules that provide blueprints for cells to make proteins or carry out other life functions.

• allows selected individual genes to be transferred from one organism into another and also between non-related species. (GMO)

• a simple cell in the body that is able to develop into any one of various kinds of cells (such as blood cells, skin cells, etc.)

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Which application of biotechnology is of greatest economic benefit to North Carolina?

• development of livestock that are more domesticated (tame)

• development of livestock that produce higher quality meat

• development of crops that can be grown in extremely dry environments

• development of crops that can be grown in extremely low temperatures

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If you had a career in biotechnology, which advancement might you make?

• Improving the efficiency of wind power farms

• Getting railroad transportation to be more rapid

• Creating more fast growing varieties of pumpkin

• Fixing damage to homes after a hurricane

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

• increased cost

• increased yield

• increased use of pesticides

• increased use of preservatives

What does GMOs stand for?

• genetically modified organisms

• gene mutating organization

• genetically morphed octopus

• genetically made organisms

Bio means __________

• tiny

• science

• water

• living

If a company genetically modifies corn to produce an odor that repels insects, which best describes how the corn was modified?

• by crop rotation techniques

• by chemical exposure

• by harvesting at different times

• by techniques used in biotechnology

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

• by changing the types 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 the winter

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

• by producing crops that are virus resistant

• by making robots to replace large farm machines

• by reducing the need for countries to import food

• by increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity

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