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WorksheetsBiotechnology 1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 13mins
Using living organisms to make useful products in food, medicine, and manufacturing products.
biotechnology
genetically modified organism
Living organisms that have been genetically engineered to have certain characteristics. Ex - longer-lasting tomatoes and corn that is resistant to herbicides.
mutagen
genetically modified organisms
Bioremediation is using bacteria to remove pollution from soil and water. Bioremediation is an example of which field of study?
agriculture
genetics
biotechnology
Agricultural biotechnology focuses on what area?
medical equipment
manufacturing fabrics
farming, crops and livestock
Biotechnology can be used to make plants resistant to bugs and herbicides (weed killer).
True
False
What is the result of cloning?
a new organism that is genetically different
an identical copy of the organism that was cloned
Which of the following is an example of biotechnology? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!!
making fuel from crops, like corn
fighting crime with DNA testing
using bacteria to make human insulin
removing pollution from soil and water
What is a herbicide?
Toxic seed that kills plants around it
Toxic substance to plants used to destroy unwanted vegitation
Substance that helps plants grow faster
What is one of the pros of Herbicide use?
It makes weeding easier and cheaper for farmers
It keeps animals away from crops
Plants grow taller and stronger
It makes more organic crops
Stem cells from a donor are cultured and then implanted into a person with Alzheimer’s disease. Why is this procedure most likely considered controversial?
There are associated ethical and moral issues.
There is an insufficient supply of donor cells.
There is an increased risk of infection.
The patient did not give consent.
Which situation is most likely to raise ethical questions about using biotechnology?
increased crop yields
new vaccine development
increased job opportunities
genetically modified food crops
