SEM 2 EXAM REVISION

1. Which of the following health conditions is most likely to be impacted by a person’s family history?

• •Influenza

• •Sunburn

• •Heart disease

• Broken bones

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How can heredity impact a person’s risk for lead poisoning?

• Heredity has no impact on a person’s susceptibility to lead poisoning.

• Genetic mutations can increase a person’s susceptibility to lead poisoning.

• Family history can indicate  exposure to lead in the past, increasing the risk for future poisoning.

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Excessive greenhouse gases can pose threats to both human health and the environment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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What happens to the environmental impact if the population increases?

• Population does not impact the environment.

• It stays the same.

• It also increases.

• It decreases.

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How can exposure to environmental toxins impact a person’s health?

• Environmental toxins have no impact on a person’s health.

• It can increase a person’s risk of developing certain health conditions.

• It can decrease a person’s risk of developing certain health conditions.

How can a person’s environment impact their risk for developing cancer?

• Environmental factors have no impact on a person’s risk for cancer.

• Exposure to certain environmental toxins, such as asbestos and radon, can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer.

• A person’s environment only impacts their risk for cancer if they have a family history of the disease.

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What is an example of an environmental application of biotechnology?

• •Developing new medications to treat human disease.

• •Creating genetically modified organisms for agricultural purposes.

• •Cloning animals for research purposes.

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How can biotechnology impact the environment?

• •Biotechnology can be used to develop more sustainable agricultural practices and reduce the use of harmful chemicals.

• •Biotechnology has no impact on the environment.

• •Biotechnology can lead to the creation of new environmental pollutants.

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What are some potential risks associated with the use of biotechnology in the environment?

• •Increased used of pesticides and herbicides.

• •The creation of new environmental pollutants.

• •The development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

• All of the above.

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What are natural resources?

• •Resources that are created by human technology and innovation.

• •Resources that are created through the use of biotechnology

• •Resources that are found in nature and are used by humans

• Resources that are found in outer space

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