How are plant cells and human cells the same?

D. They use mitochondria to release energy from sugars.

A. They can produce their own oxygen.

B. They make their own food from sunlight.

C. They can receive nutrients through the cell wall.

How does food provide energy?

D. Food contains sugar which is converted into energy through cellular respiration.

A. Food contains oxygen which cells convert into energy.

B. Food contains fiber which breaks down quickly into energy.

C. Food contains water which is used to store energy for later use.

Where do plants get the food they need for energy?

C. They produce it during photosynthesis.

A. They absorb it directly from the sun.

B. They absorb it directly from the soil.

D. They receive it from atmospheric gases.

Which best describes how organisms process materials to gain energy for life processes?

B. Sugars are broken down in a chemical reaction with oxygen to release energy.

A. Oxygen is broken down in a chemical reaction with sugars to release energy.

C. Vitamins and minerals are used to build complex molecules that store energy.

D. Vitamins and minerals are used to break down complex molecules that store energy.

Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?

D. breeding better varieties of crops and livestock

B. making new medicines to cure sicknesses

C. discovering the cause of hereditary diseases

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

C. using techniques in biotechnology

D. by harvesting at different times

Which is one possible human benefit from biotechnology research.

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

B. producing new types of disease causing viruses

C. increasing the ability to turn ocean water into freshwater

D. creating new types of buildings that can withstand hurricanes

Farmers use insecticides and fertilizers on their fruit and vegetable crops. Which best describes the effect of these chemicals?

D. The crops yield more fruits and vegetables.

A. The crops require less water and nutrients to grow.

B. The crops are more susceptible to insect damage.

C. The crops yield smaller fruits and vegetables.

Which best describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?

D. the long-term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops

A. the use of genetically modified crops to increase potential yield

B. the short-term use of genetically modified crops in famine-stricken countries

C. the development of genetically modified crops which are resistant to herbicides

Bacteria cells can be used to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans. Which best explains how the bacteria cells are able to produce insulin for humans?

B. The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA needed to produce insulin.

A. The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing insulin.

C. The bacteria have been exposed to radioactivity to create mutant strains capable of producing insulin.

D. The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing sugar; the bacteria produce insulin in response to the sugar.

Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?

B. cloning humans for organ transplants

A. insulin production by bacteria

C. genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields

D. DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence

Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

B. construction and engineering

C. water treatment and electricity generation

D. communication and information technology

North Carolina has over 400 biotechnology companies. How would the economy most likely change if that number were reduced by half?

A. The economy would decline because of job loss.

B. The economy would suffer as funding for research decreases.

C. The economy would increase due to an increase in production.

D. The economy would improve when the government offers assistance.

Which describes a beneficial relationship between biotechnology and North Carolina farmers?

B. Improvements in biotechnology help plants become more disease and insect resistant, increasing farmers' profits.

A. Improvements in biotechnology make farming an obsolete profession.

C. Improvements in biotechnology create crops that pose biological threats for consumers, hurting farmers' profits.

D. Biotechnology research leads to a decreasing need for traditional food sources as more synthetic foods are created in laboratories.

Which would be reduced as a result of the development of pest-resistant crops?

B. use of chemical insecticides

C. practice of crop rotation techniques

D. practice of hydroponic farming techniques

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

C. by reducing the need for countries to import food

A. by producing crops that are virus resistant

B. by making robots to replace large farm machines

D. by increasing the use of wind farms to produce electricity

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

B. by developing crops that are resistant to adverse weather

A. by changing the types of soil in which the crops are planted

C. by rotating the crops within the same field

D. by only planting crops in the winter

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Why is a healthy diet important?

A. It maintains a constant body temperature.

B. It prevents damage to internal organs

C. It makes oxygen for all the cells in the body.

D. It supplies the body's needs for growth and energy.

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Why is respiration (breathing) important for digestion?

A. Respiration provides carbon dioxide for the digestion of food.

B. Respiration provides hydrogen for the digestion of food.

C. Respiration provides oxygen for the combustion of food.

D. Respiration provides glucose for energy.

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Blue-green algae have been modified by scientist to produce ethanol, a biofuel. Why are the blue-green algae able to perform this function?

A. because they were placed in nutrient rich soil

B. because they were treated with antibiotics

C. becasue they were given artificial sunlight

D. because they were genetically engineered.

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Why is protein an important part of a healthy diet?

A. It is needed to produce water.

B. It is needed to repair tissue.

C. It is needed to store nutrients.

D. It is needed to change glucose to energy.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of diet best contributes to a healthy lifestyle?

A. a diet high in protein and fat

B. a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and fats

C. a diet high in carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables

D. a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and lean protein

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A runner is preparing to run a long race. Which would provide the highest level of energy for the runner?

A. minerals

B. carbohydrates

C. proteins

D. vitamins

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Which food provides the most energy in the shortest amount of time?

A. potato

B. meat

C. milk

D. fruit

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Biology and Biotechnology Quiz

Why is a healthy diet important?

Why is respiration (breathing) important for digestion?

Blue-green algae have been modified by scientist to produce ethanol, a biofuel. Why are the blue-green algae able to perform this function?

Why is protein an important part of a healthy diet?

Which type of diet best contributes to a healthy lifestyle?

A runner is preparing to run a long race. Which would provide the highest level of energy for the runner?

Which food provides the most energy in the shortest amount of time?

Human cells need energy to survive. From which source does this energy originally come?

How are plant cells and human cells the same?

Which part of a plant captures the light energy used in photosynthesis?

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