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Some peacocks are born with a genetic variation that makes them completely white. How does this affect the likelihood of their survival?

• Genetic variation in the white peacock makes it stand out in a crowd as a target for potential predators, resulting in fewer white peacocks.

• Genetic variation in the white peacock makes it stand out in a crowd and scares potential predators, resulting in more white peacocks.

• Genetic variation in the white peacock makes it more attractive to mates, which will result in more white peacocks.

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What type of science allows us to alter the DNA of a corn plant so that it will contain more protein?

• biology

• biotechnology

• geology

• physiology

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

• electrical engineering

• astronomy

• agricultural research

• geology

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Which organisms are used to manufacture human insulin?

• algae

• amoebas

• bacteria

• protozoans

Which is an example of scientists using biotechnology to benefit aquaculture?

• creating pest-resistant crops

• making new forms of human antibiotics

• developing a rot-resistant gene for trees

• producing a faster-growing salmon species

Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?

• agricultue

• automobile

• media

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Which best describes genetic modification?

• It allows large quantities of medications to be produced.

• It improves the removal of pollution from soil and water.

• It is used to alter crops to become insect-resistant.

Which is a career that would use microorganisms to remove pollutants from water?

• medical specialist

• DNA fingerprint specialist

• Environmental Protection Agency specialist

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Which best describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?

• the use of genetically modified crops to increase potential yield

• the short-term use of genetically modified crops in famine-stricken countries

• the development of genetically modified crops which are resistant to herbicides

• the long-term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops

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A number of projects in North Carolina biotechnology involve genomics. Which best describes genomics?

• the study of anatomy and how the body functions

• the study of biology and how energy flows in cells

• the study of genes and how they function

• the study of technology and how it works

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