Biotechnology 1.1 HW

What is one of the main focuses of biotechnology as described in the text?

• Developing new forms of energy

• Manipulating living things to produce plants and animals with desired characteristics

• Creating new forms of art

• Studying the stars and planets

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Which of the following is an example of a product of biotechnology mentioned in the text?

• Solar panels

• Insulin made in bacteria

• Plastic bottles

• Digital cameras

What is the term used to describe the scientific field that involves using cells to manufacture specific molecules?

• Astronomy

• Geology

• Biotechnology

• Meteorology

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What is the role of insulin as described in the text?

• A protein that facilitates the uptake of sugar into cells from blood

• A hormone that regulates sleep

• A vitamin that strengthens bones

• An enzyme that breaks down food

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What is the definition of biotechnology?

• The study of living organisms in their natural habitat.

• The application of science and engineering to manipulate cells and their components to produce products or services that may improve the quality of human life.

• The study of the physical structure of living organisms.

• The process of natural selection in the wild.

What does recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology involve?

• Cutting and recombining DNA molecules.

• Creating new species of plants.

• Studying the physical structure of DNA.

• Observing natural DNA mutations.

What is the purpose of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?

• To create new species of organisms.

• To copy short pieces of DNA and make millions of copies in a short time.

• To study the physical structure of cells.

• To observe natural DNA mutations.

What is fermentation?

• A method of asexual reproduction.

• A process by which, in an oxygen-deprived environment, a cell converts sugar into lactic acid or ethanol.

• A technique to cut and recombine DNA molecules.

• A disorder affecting the uptake of sugar by cells.

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What is the role of proteases?

• To break down other proteins.

• To create new species of organisms.

• To copy short pieces of DNA.

• To observe natural DNA mutations.

What is the purpose of genetically engineered enzyme products like IndiAge® by Genencor International Inc.?

• To create a faded look without battering the washing machine

• To make jeans more durable

• To change the color of denim

• To increase the price of denim products

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