Biotechnology Test

What is the definition of biotechnology according to the lesson material?

• The study of historical biological data

• The use of living organisms or their systems to create products or processes that benefit society

• The development of technology for industrial manufacturing

• The exploration of space using biological tools

Which of the following is NOT an application of biotechnology mentioned in the lesson material?

• Medicine: development of pharmaceuticals

• Agriculture: improve crop yield

• Environmental solutions: pollution cleanup

• Astronomy: studying celestial bodies

What does bioinformatics combine according to the lesson material?

• Biology, computer science, and information technology

• Chemistry, physics, and environmental science

• Medicine, law, and ethics

• Agriculture, economics, and social sciences

What is the purpose of biopharmaceuticals as described in the lesson material?

• To produce materials for construction

• To create artificial intelligence systems

• To produce biopharmaceuticals, including insulin, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies

• To develop new forms of energy

What is the goal of food technology in biotechnology?

• To enhance the flavor of food only

• To improve food safety, quality, and shelf life

• To create new forms of packaging

• To study the effects of food on human behavior

CRISPR technology is considered revolutionary because it offers a way for scientists like Evelyn and Avery to do what in their genetics research lab?

• Map the entire human genome for their study

• Edit genes to correct genetic disorders

• Develop brain-computer interfaces for advanced computing

• Treat complex brain disorders in patients

What is the first step in the CRISPR gene editing process?

• Cut the DNA

• Edit the DNA

• Find the Target

• Attach the guide to a protein

Henry is researching CRISPR technology for his biology project. What are the potential applications of CRISPR technology he might explore?

• Developing computer interface technology

• Modifying organisms and treating genetic disorders

• Mapping and sequencing genomes

• Building molecular scissors

What is Neuralink developing?

• A tool for editing genes

• A project to map the human genome

• Brain-computer interface technology

• A new type of molecular scissors

What is biotechnology primarily concerned with the manipulation of?

• Chemical substances

• Living organisms or their systems

• Computer systems

• Non-living materials