Biotechnology in NC

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

• increased crop yields and income for farmers

• decreased crop yields and debt for farmers

• decreased availability of productive land

• increased jobs in the field of agriculture

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Bioremediation is an application of biotechnology designed to use microbes to clean up polluted water and soil. Which best describes a potential economic benefit of using bioremediation in a North Carolina coastal town experiencing the effects of an oil spill?

• The cost of purified drinking water will increase, creating additional revenue for the town.

• The oil from the spill will be recovered in the bioremediation process and can be used as fuel.

• Large treatment facilities for bioremediation process will be built in the town, creating new jobs.

• Water and land areas will be cleaned of oil, encouraging tourists to continue to visit the town.

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How can the use of genetics help law enforcement agencies?

• It can help undercover agents disguise themselves.

• It can help identify who was at the scene of a crime.

• It can help determine who might be a victim of future crimes.

• It can help determine who is most likely to become a criminal.

Which is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology?

• improving solar energy collection

• creating crop foods that resist insect pests.

• repairing historical sites with quality materials

• transporting textiles at higher rates.

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Which describes how DNA is used in biotechnology?

• The genetic information contained in all living cells can be changed, removed, or added to make products and living organisms function better.

• DNA is not used in biotechnology, only RNA is used.

• Only the DNA in animal cells can be changed to improve products and living organisms.

• Only the DNA in plant cells can be changed to improve products and living organisms.

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In which field would a student most likely pursue a career after obtaining a degree in biotechnology?

• geology

• civil engineering

• astronomy

• pharmaceuticals

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Farmers implant a gene into a species of tomato plants. The tomato then ripens faster and stays firm. Which best describes the benefit for consumers?

• increased amount of toxins in tomatos

• decreased size of tomatos

• increased seed production

• enhanced flavor and availability

Which surgery is most like the way a transgenic organism in made?

• John receives a replacement heart valve from a cow.

• Ann receives an artificial hip to ease her arthritis.

• Jack receives a kidney donated by her identical twin.

• Anita receives a pacemaker to regulate her heartbeat.

Which best represents a direct benefit from biotechnology to agriculture during an extended drought period?

• watering crops with a recycled-water irrigation system

• planting crops only in shaded areas

• genetically modifying crops to be stress-tolerant

• harvesting crops that have thick stems and leaves

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Which is an ethical issue surrounding the use of genetically modified foods?

• cost of production

• long-term health effects

• ability to grow more nutritious foods

• ability to produce a lot of food quickly

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