Biotechnology Advancements and Concerns

Which of these careers would a student studying biotechnology most likely pursue? 

• electrical engineering 
• astronomy 
• agricultural research 
• geology 

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Which is a way the agricultural biotechnology industry could have a positive impact on the environment?

• by increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity

• by creating plants that produce more fruits and vegetables cor producing crops that are virus resistant.

• by making robots to replace large farm machines

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Which is a project that a scientist would most likely work on at a biotechnology company?

• study and reconstruction of fossilized bones

• conservation of key species within ecosystems

• prevention of sewage leaking into water supplies

• development of genetically modified corn plants

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A strawberry farmer finds that, after a hard freeze, some of his strawberries are still alive. Which best explains why some of these strawberries were able to survive?

• They had larger leaves to protect the fruit than some other strawberries. 
• They have different genetic variations that cause them to be more resistant to cold temperatures.  
• They are able to reproduce more quickly than the others. 
• The color of the strawberries is darker and they maintain their temperature better than the other strawberries. 

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How does biotechnology most likely affect North Carolina’s population?

• Jobs are created and attract more people to the area.

• Research advancement causes people in need of medicines to move

  to the area.

• People are not concerned with biotechnology so the overall population

  is not impacted.

• The issue causes controversy and people hesitate to live in a state

  where a large amount of research takes place.

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Bacteria cells can be used to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans. Which best explains how the bacteria cells are able to produce insulin for humans?

• The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing insulin.

• The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA

  needed to produce insulin.

• The bacteria have been exposed to radioactivity to create mutant

  strains capable of producing insulin.

• The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing sugar; the

  bacteria produce insulin in response to the sugar.

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How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single plot of land?

• The land could produce more food than before.

• The land could produce several harvests at once.

• The land could require more fertilizer for crops to grow.

• The land could require moderate temperatures for crops to grow.

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