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WorksheetsIntroduction to Biotechnology
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 48mins
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Class
Date
1.
Genetically altered crops that can grow in exceptionally dry or wet, hot or cold climates are an example of:
a)
Agricultural biotechnology.
b)
Food and consumer goods biotechnology.
c)
Environmental biotechnology.
d)
Medical biotechnology.
2.
The Human Genome Project that locates and identifies every gene in the human body and what it does an example of:
a)
Agricultural biotechnology.
b)
Food and consumer goods biotechnology.
c)
Environmental biotechnology.
d)
Medical biotechnology.
3.
When microbes are grown so that their amino acids can be used to produce a product such as Spelenda sweetener or Sweet-n-Low it is an example of:
a)
Agricultural biotechnology.
b)
Food and consumer goods biotechnology.
c)
Environmental biotechnology.
d)
Medical biotechnology
4.
What is an example of how biotechnology is used to improve health?
a)
DNA fingerprinting
b)
New fuels
c)
Bioremediation
d)
Development of vaccines
5.
When animal feed products are enhanced with proteins to boost nutrition and control disease it is an example of:
a)
Agricultural biotechnology.
b)
Food and consumer goods biotechnology.
c)
Environmental biotechnology.
d)
Medical biotechnology
6.
Fabric detergents are becoming more effective because of the addition of enzymes to their active ingredients. This is an example of:
a)
Agricultural biotechnology.
b)
Food and consumer goods biotechnology.
c)
Environmental biotechnology.
d)
Medical biotechnology
7.
Using methane (natural gas)-producing bacteria to heat homes in third-world countries an example of:
a)
Agricultural biotechnology.
b)
Food and consumer goods biotechnology.
c)
Environmental biotechnology.
d)
Medical biotechnology
8.
Flu vaccine in the form of a nasal spray is an example of:
a)
Agricultural biotechnology.
b)
Food and consumer goods biotechnology.
c)
Environmental biotechnology.
d)
Medical biotechnology
9.
Microbes that can clean up waste water before it enters streams and lakes are an example of:
a)
Agricultural biotechnology.
b)
Food and consumer goods biotechnology.
c)
Environmental biotechnology.
d)
Medical biotechnology
10.
In 1988, Congress funded the Human Genome Project, a massive effort to:
a)
Research the use of gene therapy to treat immune disorders.
b)
Perform DNA fingerprinting on all criminals.
c)
Clone farm animals.
d)
Map the human genetic code.
11.
In 1982, Humulin was produced by Genentech. What is significant about Humulin?
a)
It was the first vaccine developed
b)
It was the first antibiotic developed
c)
It was the first biotech drug approved by the FDA
d)
It was the first approved biotech treatment for AIDS
12.
In 1750 BC, the Sumerians are credited with being the first to use biotechnology. What did they make?
a)
Penicillin
b)
Beer
c)
Rabies vaccine
d)
Olive oil
13.
In 1978 the first test tube baby, Louise Brown, was born in:
a)
Russia.
b)
China.
c)
England.
d)
Pittsburgh.
14.
In 2001, President Bush decided to permit federal funding for research using:
a)
Existing stem cell lines.
b)
Human insulin.
c)
Rabies vaccines.
d)
DNA fingerprinting.
15.
Of the following, what happened first in the field of genetics?
a)
Cloning sheep
b)
Mendel's peas
c)
DNA fingerprinting
d)
Gene therapy
16.
Of the following, what event happened first?
a)
DNA fingerprinting was developed.
b)
First test tube baby was born.
c)
Dolly the sheep was cloned.
d)
The Hippocratic Oath was created.
17.
In what decade was Dolly the sheep cloned?
a)
1930s
b)
1950s
c)
1970s
d)
1990s
18.
In what decade was DNA discovered?
a)
1950s
b)
1970s
c)
1980s
d)
1990s
19.
Dr. Norman Borlaug won a Nobel Prize for Peace in 1970 for his efforts to:
a)
Develop human embryos to be used in making stem cells.
b)
Map the human genome.
c)
Find vaccines to prevent communicable diseases.
d)
Improve wheat to fight starvation in developing countries.
20.
Hippocrates studied medicine in ancient Greece. How did he think illness should be treated?
a)
By praying to the ancient Gods
b)
With chants, ringing bells and dance
c)
With rest, a good diet, fresh air and cleanliness
d)
By bleeding the victim to release the bad spirits
21.
Dr. Ben Carson gained world-wide recognition for his work in separating Siamese twins who were joined at the back of the head. Dr. Carson is a:
a)
Genetic engineer.
b)
Neurosurgeon.
c)
Biologist.
d)
Pediatrician.
22.
Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer invented the technique of DNA cloning and are responsible for the:
a)
Separation of Siamese twins.
b)
Methods used today to kill microbes in milk.
c)
Human Genome Project.
d)
Biotechnology revolution.
23.
Hippocrates was a Greek physician who is known as the:
a)
Father of Medicine.
b)
Founder of Infection Control.
c)
Greek Dr. Freud.
d)
Ancient Wonder of the World.
24.
Louis Pasteur was a French scientist in the 1800s who is well known for his study of:
a)
Evil spirits that cause disease.
b)
The structure of DNA.
c)
Cloning human embryos.
d)
Germs and the rabies vaccine.
25.
Dr. Ian Wilmut continues to do stem cell research for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, but he is best known as the scientist who:
a)
Cloned Dolly.
b)
Sterilized milk.
c)
Discovered DNA.
d)
Invented genetically modified foods.
26.
Who is known as the father of genetics because of his research with pea plants and hybridization?
a)
Ben Carson
b)
Gregor Mendel
c)
Stanley Cohen
d)
Norman Wilmut
27.
Rosalind Franklin was a scientist in London at King's College in 1950-1952. She played an important part in the discovery of:
a)
DNA.
b)
Pasteurization.
c)
Stem cells.
d)
Pea plants.
28.
James Watson and Francis Crick were rewarded for their work win the discovery of DNA's structure in 1953. What did they win?
a)
An academy award
b)
A faculty appointment at Duke University
c)
A Nobel Prize
d)
A Pulitzer Prize
29.
The technique that Sumerians used to produce beer and bread is called
a)
Penicillin
b)
Fermintation
c)
Aviation
d)
Hybridization
30.
Megan has multiple piercings. How would this affect her ability to work in a health care?
a)
Health care settings would allow her to wear piercings
b)
Health care facilities will NOT permit her to wear piercings
c)
Facilities cannot regulate what a person wears to work
d)
Health care doesn't have rules about wearing piercings
31.
In most biotech careers, what rule should females follow when it comes to wearing makeup?
a)
The more makeup a person wears, the prettier she will be.
b)
Makeup can be used to create a natural appearance.
c)
Biotech workers should never wear makeup.
d)
The appearance of biotech workers is notimportant.
32.
What statement about leadership is true?
a)
Leaders praise and give credit to others
b)
Effective leaders are born that way
c)
The president or chairperson is always the leader
d)
A leader is always chosen by others in an election
33.
What should you do when shaking hands?
a)
Grasp the other person's fingertips withyour fingertips.
b)
Pump the other person's hand ten times.
c)
Use your left hand to pat the person on theshoulder.
d)
Maintain eye contact and a sincere smile.
34.
For most agricultural and health care careers,what type of shoes should be worn?
a)
Trendy fashion shoes
b)
Tennis shoes
c)
Sandals
d)
Shoes appropriate to the profession
35.
What should a person working in a biotech laboratory do if he/she has long hair?
a)
Cut it short
b)
Wear a hair net or pin it back
c)
Use hair spray to keep the hair in place
d)
No special care is needed
36.
Which statement BEST describes what the Biotechnology Industry does?
a)
Using organisms and cells to makeproducts or solve problems.
b)
Health care of animals is the primaryfocus of this industry.
c)
Making scientific equipment which supports DNA research.
d)
Study the safety of new drugs and approve their use.
37.
Roderick recently earned his doctoral degree Which job is he MOST LIKELY pursuing?
a)
Research scientist
b)
Sales representative
c)
Technical writer
d)
Veterinary technician
38.
Kumi graduated from a community college and is lab technician . What degree did she receive?
a)
Doctoral
b)
Associate
c)
Bachelor�s
d)
Master�s
39.
Someone who is interested in pursuing a marketing career in the biotech industry should enjoy:
a)
Working in a lab with various machines
b)
Conducting pharmaceutical research
c)
Caring for a variety of lab animals.
d)
Meeting and talking with people.
40.
Which is MOST important for biotechnology professionals who work with the general public?
a)
Have a good fashion sense
b)
Able to read road maps
c)
Communicate effectively
d)
Practice lab safety
41.
Susan has a highschool diploma and experience, she could interview for which job?
a)
Toxicologist
b)
Biophysicist
c)
Veterinary technician
d)
Laboratory assistant
42.
Someone who enjoys caring for animals might consider which biotechnology career?
a)
Research associate
b)
Laboratory assistant
c)
Greenhouse technician
d)
Veterinary technician
43.
An example of a product developed through biomanufacturing is:
a)
Canned beans.
b)
Pain medicine.
c)
Soccer balls.
d)
Hospital beds.
44.
Bioinformatics deal primarily with biological information maintained in:
a)
A logbook.
b)
A database.
c)
A locked safe.
d)
A storage facility.
45.
What do graders and sorters of agriculturalproducts do?
a)
Transport, house, and provide meals forworkers
b)
Crop baling, husking, shelling, threshing,and ginning
c)
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food
d)
Conduct research in production,and yield of plants or crops
46.
What agricultural worker would drive and control farm equipment to produce crops?
a)
Agricultural inspectors
b)
Agricultural equipment operators
c)
Animal breeders
d)
Farm labor contractors
47.
Which career may need a know of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use?
a)
Nursery workers
b)
Agricultural equipment operators
c)
Animal breeders
d)
Farm labor contractors
48.
Which career is found at a customer location, planting, cultivating,and harvesting, plants?
a)
Agricultural equipment operator
b)
Nursery worker
c)
First line supervisor
d)
General farmworker:
49.
Feeding and treating animals, and maintaining their living space, is called:
a)
Veterinary medicine.
b)
Artificial insemination.
c)
Animal breeding.
d)
Animal husbandry.
50.
What agricultural worker works primarily with plants?
a)
Geneticist
b)
Horticulturist
c)
Animal breeder
d)
First line supervisor
51.
Most farmworkers and laborers require how much educational preparation?
a)
On-the-job training
b)
Certificate
c)
Associate degree
d)
Bachelor�s degree
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