North Carolina Biology

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

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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Wes graduated with a degree in biotechnology. For which job is he best qualified?

• financial manager

• automobile mechanic

• laboratory researcher

• mathematics teacher

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

Which would be reduced as a result of the development of pest-resistant crops?

• use of organic fertilizers

• use of chemical insecticides

• practice of crop rotation techniques

• practice of hydroponic farming techniques

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Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?

• The cost of research is included in the cost to the consumer.

• The cost of food will decrease, and the quality of food will increase.

• When foods are genetically modified, they no longer need to be studied.

• When foods are genetically modified, they are completely resistant to disease and drought.

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 career that would use microorganisms to remove pollutants from water?

• medical specialist

• DNA fingerprint specialist

• Environmental Protection Agency specialist

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Which is an application of biotechnology?

• creating synthetic (artificial) insulin

• destroying all kinds of bacteria

• producing medicines from nonliving things

• growing crops through natural methods

There is an increasing demand of food all over the world. What do agriculturists do to address this concern?

• use genetically modified (transgenic) plants

• spray organic herbicides

• do crop rotation

• plant different crops each season

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