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WorksheetsEnvironmental Biotechnology
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
If someone invents a product of biotechnology and the product has the symbol � after the name, what does the symbol mean?
a)
The product contains radium.
b)
The product is in a remediation phase.
c)
The project was rushed to market and therefore is not recommended for human use.
d)
The name of the product is a registered trademark
2.
When using bioremediation to clean up toxic contaminated soil, what happens to the bacteria when the pollutants are cleaned up?
a)
The area is treated with antibiotics.
b)
The area is treated with concentrated oxygen.
c)
The bacteria run out of food and die off naturally.
d)
The bacteria are covered with fresh soil and they die due to a lack of oxygen.
3.
What statement about genes is TRUE?
a)
Nearly identical genes are found in a wide variety of organisms.
b)
Genes are only found in humans.
c)
Genes are found in all living organisms, but humans do not share genes with other organisms
d)
Genes in all mammals are identical
4.
Oil released into the environment is a well-recognized problem in today�s world. What famous oil spill led to today�s biodegradation of oil?
a)
Wesson oil spill
b)
Exxon Valdez spill
c)
Canola oil spill
d)
The sinking of the Titanic
5.
Kathy tested fifty soil samples in one day, pinpointed the source of contamination, and decided how to clean it up. What was Kathy using?
a)
Biosensors
b)
Biodegradation
c)
Biomedicine
d)
Bioleaching
6.
What statement about bioremediation and bacteria is true?
a)
All bacteria are helpful to humans
b)
All bacteria are harmful to humans
c)
Some bacteria are harmful and some are helpful to humans
d)
Most bacteria are neither harmful nor helpful to humans
7.
Bioremediation uses toxin-degrading bacteria to clean up:
a)
Gold and silver.
b)
Hazardous material.
c)
Dirty instruments.
d)
Viral infections.
8.
Doctors use biosensors in the medical field to test for:
a)
Mental illness.
b)
Headaches.
c)
Strep throat.
d)
Fractures.
9.
When using biosensors to fight pollution, the biosensor is helpful in telling us:
a)
What caused the pollution.
b)
How long the pollution has been present.
c)
Who is responsible for the pollution.
d)
Where and what the pollution is.
10.
* In the biodegradation of oil by aerobic bacteria experiment, why were aquarium pumps used to pump air into the soil sample?
a)
Because the air keeps the soil from turning to mud.
b)
Because the air keeps the soil dry.
c)
Because the air provides the oxygen bacteria need to survive.
d)
To minimize the foul odor created by the soil.
11.
* The poultry industry will make good use of keratinase enzyme technology because this process can be used to:
a)
Prevent the spread of infection.
b)
Produce enzymes that eat oil.
c)
Break down chicken feathers.
d)
Clone eggs.
12.
*The process called Thermophilic Anaerobic Digestion can be used to:
a)
Help in the mining of emeralds.
b)
Manage animal waste.
c)
Cure several types of cancer.
d)
Prevent the flu.
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