Biotechnology

Which is an application of genetic engineering?

• destroying all bacteria

• creating synthetic insulin

• producing cells from nonliving material

• preventing weeds from spreading to farmland

Which is a positive result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?

• increased cost

• increased yield

• increased use of pesticides

• increased use of preservatives

Which is a question a scientist could investigate using principles of biotechnology?

• How long can a wheat plant live without water?

• What are the effects of extreme cold on wheat plants?

• Can wheat be genetically modified to be resistant to mold?

• Which variety of wheat tastes best when made into pasta?

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Which is a potential ethical issue resulting from the use of biotechnology?

• harming the ozone layer

• causing global warming

• increasing pollution of natural resources

• introducing a genetically-altered species

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How does North Carolina’s economy directly benefit from a growing biotechnology field?

• Technological advances make jobs easier.

• Population size in urban areas is increased.

• Advancements in medicine improve overall health.

• More jobs are available to citizens across the state.

Which area of biotechnology would most likely lead to ethical issues within human society?

• insulin production by bacteria

• organ cloning for use in transplants

• genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields

• DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence

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Which best describes how using engineered crops can impact the economy of North Carolina?

• increased jobs in the field of agriculture

• decreased availability of productive land

• decreased crop yields and decreased income for farmers

• increased crop yields and increased income for farmers

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Through the use of biotechnology, cotton crops have been developed so they are resistant to the boll weevil. Which would be the most likely effect in North Carolina?

• The quality of the cotton would decrease.

• Less cotton would be grown and harvested.

• More money would be spent on insecticides.

• Each acre of land would have a higher yield of cotton.

Which potential problem could occur from recent increases in genetically modified crops?

• increased crop yield

• lower genetic diversity in crop species

• increased risk to crops from environmental stresses

• improved taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional qualities of food

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Which statement is true of genetically altered foods?

• Genetically altered foods have been proven to be harmful for human consumption.

• No human should ever eat a genetically altered food product until further testing is done.

• All foods would be of more value if genetically altered, as they would not be subject to disease or weather hazards.

• Genetically altered foods can effectively increase the human food supply but should be clearly labeled, allowing free choice in consumption.

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