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WorksheetsBiotechnology Uses and Concerns
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 33mins
A company that creates hair dye would most likely employ a bio-technician for which job?
researching trends
developing new colors
creating cost effective packaging
developing a product that will be safe for consumers
Which is a career that would use microorganisms to remove pollutants from water?
medical specialist
DNA fingerprint specialist
Environmental Protection Agency specialist
Center for Disease Control
Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?
Plants will pass on diseases to animals.
There will be a decrease in biodiversity.
Plants will have a longer growing season.
There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.
Which application of biotechnology is of greatest economic (financial) benefit to agriculture?
development of livestock that are more domesticated
development of livestock that produce higher quality meat
development of crops that can be grown in extremely dry environments
development of crops that can be grown in extremely low temperatures
Which use of biotechnology most benefits agriculture?
increasing costs of seeds
producing disease resistant crops
increasing risks of side effects
decreasing biodiversity
Which best describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?
the use of genetically modified crops to increase potential yield
the short term use of genetically modified crops in famine stricken countries
the development of genetically modified crops which are resistant to herbicides
the long term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops
Bacteria cells can be used to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans. Which best explains how the bacteria cells are able to produce insulin for humans?
The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing insulin.
The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA needed to produce insulin.
The bacteria have been exposed to radioactivity to create mutant strains capable of producing insulin.
The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing sugar; the bacteria produce insulin in response to the sugar.
Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?
insulin production by bacteria
organism cloning for medical research
genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields
DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence
Which is most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?
cost of the technology
advantage of the technology
public opinion of the technology
benefits of the technology outweighing the harm
Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?
agriculture
automobile
media
entertainment
Personal medical records become more available and more detailed because of biotechnological research. Based on this information, which is a major concern to the public?
transmission of more diseases
an increase in under qualified doctors
inappropriate use of medical information
overdiagnosis of certain medical conditions
Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?
finding evidence of crimes
making new medicines to cure sicknesses
discovering the cause of hereditary diseases
breeding better varieties of crops and livestock
Which is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology?
improving solar energy collection
transporting textiles at higher rates
creating crop foods that resist insect pests
repairing historical sites with quality materials
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
A company that creates hair dye would most likely employ a bio-technician for which job?
researching trends
developing new colors
creating cost effective packaging
developing a product that will be safe for consumers
Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?
Plants will pass on diseases to animals.
There will be a decrease in biodiversity.
Plants will have a longer growing season.
There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.
Gene therapy often uses weakened ______ to transport genes into cells.
viruses
bacteria
stem cells
vaccines
Bacteria reproduce through
binary fission
mitosis
meiosis
fragmentation
Which laboratory technique is used to produce many copies (polymers) of a piece of DNA?
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Genetic engineering
Gel electrophoresis
Gene therapy
Which of the following is a circular piece of DNA from bacteria that can hold a foreign gene?
plasmid
restriction enzyme
ligase
protein expression
Which two bear species are most closely related?
"transgenic" refers to an animal that:
Has DNA from another organism spliced into its genome
Has undergone DNA modification
Has unique genes for its species
What is the definition of genetic engineering?
Studying the DNA of plants and animals
Making changes in the DNA code of living organisms
The discovery of DNA Using DNA to reproduce organisms
Using DNA to reproduce organisms
Cloning
Making an exact copy of an organism
Gene Therapy
Replacing faulty genes
Transgenic Organisms
Inserting genes from one organism into another's genome
DNA Fingerprints
Using DNA fragments for identification
Restriction Enzymes
Used to cut DNA into pieces
This technique used to analyze DNA involves
synthesis of new DNA strands from subunits
separation of DNA fragments based on size
production of genetically engineered DNA molecules
removal of defective genes from DNA
Which is a positive result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?
Increased use of pesticides
Increased cost
Increased yield
Decreased biodiversity
