Agriscience 3.02

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What is the primary use of biotechnology?

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To use living organisms to make new products or processes

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Which of the following is a historic application of biotechnology?
Use of yeast to make bread rise,
Use of coal to generate electricity,
Use of wind to power mills,
Use of solar panels for energy

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Use of yeast to make bread rise

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Who discovered the effect of genetics on plant characteristics?

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Gregor Johann Mendel

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What is the structure of DNA described as?

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A twisted ladder (double helix)

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Which base pairs with Adenine (A) in DNA?

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Thymine (T)

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What is the process of moving genetic information from one cell to another called?

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Gene splicing

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Which of the following is an example of using gene splicing?
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Creating biofuels,
Altering a plant’s susceptibility to disease,
Using indicator species,
Bioremediation

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Altering a plant’s susceptibility to disease

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What is the purpose of bioremediation?

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To clean up toxic wastes in water and soil

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What is the role of indicator species in biotechnology?

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To warn us about pollutants in the environment

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What is a concern related to the use of biotechnology in agriculture?

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Consumer resistance due to safety concerns