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WorksheetsFN43 - 8.00 Biotechnology
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which is an example of an ethical issue that biotechnology has raised?
Biotechnology has increased lycopene in tomatoes
Biotechnology reduces the time needed to develop a new plant variety
Genetic engineering could negatively alter the environment
Genetic engineering has helped identify toxins in food
Ethical conclusions related to biotechnology are a result of:
empirical research
known facts
personal values
statistics
Research examining the impact of new crops on the environment will be needed as a result of:
food shortages
organic farming
global warming
biotechnology
Empirical conclusions related to biotechnology are a result of:
belief systems
known facts
personal values
public opinions
An advantage of biotechnology over traditional breeding methods can be:
a poorly trained workforce
more nutritious products
that supplies are limited for the process
the cost of specialized equipment
Why and for whom are labeling laws designed?
To help producers with shipping and distribution
To help grocers sell their products
To help farmers make a profit
To help consumers make wiser choices
When must genetically engineered foods have special labeling in the United States?
All genetically engineered foods must be identified on labels.
All NEW genetically engineered foods must be identified on labels.
Special labeling is required if the health impact of eating the food is changed.
No special labeling is required at this time.
A concern raised when genes from fish are moved to a new variety of tomato is:
it creates significant nutritional changes
lycopene levels drop
the tomato is now a protein product
whether or not the tomato is vegetarian
When biotechnology increases the shelf life of a vegetable or fruit, a side effect is:
decreased nutritional value as compared to conventional produce
increased risk of food poisoning in the home
lower costs for consumers on all produce
reduction of produce thrown away by retailers
Which statement best explains how DNA is modified?
Adding genes from another source
Adding genes within the cell
Engineering new genes
Technically producing a new bio-gene
An advantage of genetic engineering over traditional breeding is:
gene-swapping is random
lower food processing costs
solving food shortages in third world countries
unplanned changes are more likely to occur
One result of genetically engineered produce has been extended shelf life. How can this benefit consumers?
Decrease costs of produce
Decrease options available
Increase costs of product
Increase nutritional value
Scientists are using biotechnology to look for ways to:
develop new animal species
identify food allergies
develop environment-friendly food processing
solve water shortages in Third World countries
What is one of the positive impacts of scientists developing genetically engineered crops?
Decreases the use of chemical and organic fertilizers
Decreases the use of environmentally harmful insecticides and pesticides
Increases the use of chemical and organic fertilizers
Increases the use of environmentally harmful insecticides and pesticides
Improving plant characteristics is a desired effect of:
bioengineered foods
conventional foods
organic foods
ethically sourced foods
An advantage of biotechnology over developing hybrids traditionally can be:
the randomness of gene-swapping
greater changes in nutrient content
that unplanned changes can occur
work that is more labor-intensive
An advantage of biotechnology over traditional breeding methods can be:
better isolation of desired traits
less training is needed for workers
resistance from consumers
unexpected new varieties in the process
One result of genetically-engineered produce has been reduction of labor in production. How can this benefit consumers?
decrease costs of produce
decrease options available
increase costs of produce
increase nutritional value
Voluntary labeling of genetically modified food products is a result of the United States’ decision to:
decrease consumer choice
follow the lead of Japan and Europe
limit government regulation
limit marketing costs
Which is an ethical question that has been raised as a result of biotechnology?
Can gene-splicing create new hidden allergen sources?
Can moving animal genes to plants increase their shelf life?
What nutritional changes can be expected in new varieties?
When is labeling required?
