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WorksheetsBiotechnology
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
___________ changes the genetic material of a living organism.
Crossbreeding
Genetic Modification
Bioremediation
Genome
This science allows us to alter the DNA of an orange tree so the fruit contains more vitamin C.
Physical science
Biotechnology
Biology
Geology
Which of the below is an ethical issue in the field biotechnology?
Outrageous cost - very expensive
We can live longer and healthier lives
Sometimes the harm outweighs the good
Public opinion of the technology
How does biotechnology most likely affect North Carolina’s population?
Jobs are created and attract more people to the area.
Research advancement causes people in need of medicines to move to the area.
People are not concerned with biotechnology so the overall population is not impacted.
The issue causes controversy and people hesitate to live in a state where a large amount of research takes place.
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 field would most likely NOT incorporate biotechnology?
Agriculture
Genetics
Medicine
Mining
Which of these is not a way in which biotechnology can benefit agriculture?
increase crop population
reducing the loss of crops to insects
producing better-tasting fruits
improving farm machinery
A genome is
part of a chromosome
a gene inserted into a chromosome of bacteria
a sequence of units in a short segment of DNA
the complete sequence of an organism’s DNA
Which of the following would be an example of gene therapy technology?
development of a nasal spray that contains copies of the normal gene that is defective in person with cystic fibrosis
cutting DNA into fragments with restriction enzymes
modifying E. coli to produce indigo dye for coloring denim blue jeans
separation DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis
The Human Genome Project has made diagnosing genetic disorders easier.Once a genetic disorder is diagnosed, ____ can be used as a possible treatment.
cell cultures
gene therapy
DNA fingerprinting
PCR
Which of the below biotechnological advances is MOST beneficial to Florida FARMERS?
Development of disease resistant plants for higher yields
Development of more effective human vaccines
The ability to create more antibiotics from bacteria
Producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants
Which of the following is a common application of biotechnology in agriculture?
A) Developing drought-resistant crops
B) Enhancing the flavor of processed foods
C) Increasing the shelf life of dairy products
D) Improving the efficiency of farm machinery
What is the primary goal of genetic engineering in biotechnology?
A) To create new species of animals
B) To modify organisms for specific purposes
C) To eliminate the need for fertilizers
D) To increase the natural biodiversity
How does biotechnology contribute to the field of medicine?
A) By developing new surgical techniques
B) By creating synthetic hormones and vaccines
C) By improving hospital infrastructure
D) By training medical professionals
