SCIENCE Check-in A #2

Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

• medicine and agriculture

• construction and engineering

• water treatment and electricity generation

• communication and information technology

Which is a concern of scientists 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.

Which use of biotechnology most benefits North Carolina agriculture?

• producing human vaccines

• producing disease resistant crops

• producing new medicines from bacteria

• producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants

Why is the production of genetically modified crops controversial?

• have the same appearance as normal crops

• are less expensive to grow than normal crops

• may cause unforeseen health consequences

• can only be grown in warm climates

The DNA of species of corn is changed by introducing DNA to it from an unrelated species. A new type of corn is produced. Which process was used to produce this new type of corn?

• reproduction

• natural selection

• selective breeding

• genetic modification

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

• they were placed in nutrient-rich soil

• they were treated with antibiotics

• they were given artificial sunlight

• they were genetically engineered

GMO stands for

• Genetically Modeled Organisms

• Genetically Modified Organism

• I have no idea

Which of the following is the process of using technology to create or modify living things?

• Biotechnology

• GMO

• Pest resistant crops

• Transpiration

The prefix, bio refers to

• Technical Devices

• People

• Useful Items

• Living things

Which positive ways has Biotechnology impacted our environment?

• Reduced Pesticides use

• Improved color and taste of vegetables

• Improved our waterways

• All of the above