Quiz on Biodiversity and Biotechnology 3

Who first coined the term 'biodiversity' in 1986?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Louis Pasteur

• Walter G. Rosen

What does the term 'taxonomy' refer to?

• Study of stars

• Weather patterns

• Classification and naming of organisms

• Study of rocks

How many types of biodiversity are mentioned in the text?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What was 2010 declared as by the United Nations?

• Year of the Tiger

• Year of Biodiversity

• Year of Space Exploration

• Year of Artificial Intelligence

What is the oldest form of biotechnology mentioned in the text?

• Genetic Engineering

• Cloning

• Nanotechnology

• Fermentation

What is the main focus of the International Year of Biodiversity?

• Encouraging deforestation

• Boosting awareness of biodiversity importance

• Promoting space exploration

• Developing new technologies

What is the use of living systems and organisms to develop useful products called?

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Biotechnology

• Astronomy

What does genetic engineering allow to be transferred from one source to another?

• Plants

• Animals

• Rocks

• Genes and DNA

What does modern biotechnology pave the way for in food and agriculture?

• Development of new precision tools

• Increase in production costs

• Decrease in crop varieties

• Reduction in profits

What is the main benefit of biodiversity mentioned as 'Consumptive Value'?

• Regulation of climate

• Cleaning of air and water

• Recreation

• Food/Drink