Biotechnology Quiz Review

Careful guidelines for how medication testing is done on patients falls into what category?

• PCR

• Bioethics

• Biotechnology

• Genomic Study

Cloning can be used to

• replicate sheep to increase wool production.

• increase biodiversity.

• decrease the number of organ donors.

• create identical organisms for medical research.

A concern of biotechnology is

• how quickly it can diagnose cancer.

• the changes it causes to technology in the medical field.

• how it increases crop production.

• the ethical issues that may arise.

A PCR test could be used to

• identify a specific virus to provide treatment.

• measure reactivity of enzymes.

• assess the effectiveness of chloroplasts.

• determine the best diet for a patient.

One advantage of gene therapy could be

• replacing eye color genes.

• genetically engineering extreme abilities.

• curing genetic disorders.

• damaging the genome of an individual.

What might be a potential disadvantage of using biotechnology in agriculture?

• introduction of GMOs into the ecosystem

• reduced use of synthetic pesticides

• more efficient crop production

• increased ecosystem stability

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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have several advantages and disadvantages. Which of the following might be an advantage?

• decreased biodiversity in an ecosystem

• increased crop production

• increased reliance on synthetic pesticides

• introduction of new allergies

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One disadvantage of gene therapy could be

• creating more inequalities between people groups.

• making advancements in medicines.

• curing genetic disorders.

• improving immune systems.

Sequencing the genome of an individual can help to provide

• better training programs for pets.

• athletic recommendations for sports management.

• individualized supplements to prevent signs of aging.

• personalized medical treatments.

Biotechnology can be used in the medical field to

• clone animals.

• improve crop production.

• develop vaccines.

• create Jurassic Park.

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