WorksheetsBiotechnology: Science
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which is a potential ethical issue resulting from the use of biotechnology?
deteriorating the ozone layer
causing mass extinction of a species
increasing pollution of natural resources
introducing a genetically-altered species
Which is an ethical issue surrounding the use of genetically modified foods?
cost of production
long-term health effects
ability to grow more nutritious foods
ability to produce a lot of food quickly
What is most likely the greatest economic benefit for North Carolina from biotechnology?
improvements in DNA testing leading to more arrests
fewer people who use laboratory-created human insulin
increased disease-resistant crops and greater crop yields
North Carolina has over 400 biotechnology companies. How would the economy most likely change if that number were reduced by half?
The economy would decline because of job loss.
The economy would suffer as funding for research decreases.
The economy would increase due to an increase in production
The economy would improve when the government offers assistance.
Biotechnology uses a procedure called genetic engineering. Which best describes genetic engineering.
making artificial DNA in the laboratory from chemicals
cutting out pieces of DNA from an organism under a microscope
adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another organism
Which is a positive result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?
. increased cost
increased yield
increased use of pesticides
increased use of preservatives
In which area would biotechnology have the greatest effect on agriculture?
development of biological weapons
development of biopharmaceuticals
development of biological pesticides
development of biodegradable plastics
Which project is most likely to be worked on by a biotechnician?
developing plants with resistance to high temperatures
developing architectural designs for houses in floodplains
discovering different isotopes of existing elements in the periodic table
designing lightweight, strong metallic alloys for use in car manufacturing
Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?
insulin production by bacteria
organ cloning for use in transplants
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
Farmers use insecticides and fertilizers on their fruit and vegetable crops. Which best describes the effect of these chemicals?
The crops require less water and nutrients to grow.
The crops are more susceptible to insect damage.
The crops yield smaller fruits and vegetables
The crops yield more fruits and vegetables.
Which improvement to agriculture is most likely a result of biotechnology?
increased land
increased fertilizer
increased productivity
A company that creates hair dye would most likely employ a biotechnician for which job?
researching trends
developing new colors
creating cost-effective packaging
developing a product that will be safe for consumers
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
Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?
The cost of research is included in the cost to the consumer.
The cost of food will decrease, and the quality of food will increase.
When foods are genetically modified, they no longer need to be studied
When foods are genetically modified, they are completely resistant to disease and drought.
How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single plot of land?
The land could produce more food than before
The land could produce several harvests at once.
The land could require more fertilizer for crops to grow.
The land could require moderate temperatures for crops to grow.
Which is the most likely result of having a large number of biotechnology companies located in North Carolina?
decrease in available jobs
improvement in crop yields
increase in antibiotic resistance
decrease in vaccine effectiveness
Which application of biotechnology is of greatest economic benefit to North Carolina?
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 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
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 is the most useful change made to crops using applications of biotechnology?
Crops use more nutrients.
Crops need more fertilizer
Crops resist more diseases.
Crops take more time to grow
Which are most closely related to biotechnology?
medicine and agriculture
construction and engineering
water treatment and electricity generation
communication and information technology
