Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

• Plants will pass on diseases to animals.

• There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

• Plants will have a longer growing season.

• There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.

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

• improving solar energy collection

• transporting textiles at higher rates

• creating crop foods that resist insect pests

• repairing historical sites with quality materials

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___________ changes the genetic material of a living organism.

• Crossbreeding 

• Genetic Modification 

• Bioremediation

• Genome

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This science allows us to alter the DNA of an orange tree so the fruit contains more vitamin C.

• Physical science

• Biotechnology

• Biology

• Geology

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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 project is MOST LIKELY to interest a scientist working at a biotechnology company?

• study and reconstruction of fossilized bones

• conservation of key species within ecosystems

• development of genetically modified corn plants

• prevention of sewage leaking into water supplies

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Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

• medicine and agriculture

• construction and engineering

• water treatment and electricity generation

• communication and information technology

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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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Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?

• finding evidence of crimes

• making new medicines to cure sicknesses

• discovering the cause of hereditary diseases

• breeding better varieties of crops and livestock

Which field would most likely NOT incorporate  biotechnology?

• Agriculture 

• Genetics 

• Medicine

• Mining 

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