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Bioengineering

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

Contact lenses are biomedical products designed to help improve vision by being placed directly on the eyeball. Which statement below best explains why a polymer (plastic) should be used over textiles for contact lenses?

a)

Polymers (plastics) are flexible, do not absorb water and can be clear while textiles are flexible but they absorb water effecting their functionality.

b)

Textiles are flexible, do not absorb water and will not rust while polymers (plastics) can have a low melting point and tear very easily.

c)

Polymers (plastics) are not rust resistant and are toxic to the human body while textiles are rust resistant and not very flexible.

d)

Textiles are flexible and absorb water well while polymers (plastics) will never change shape and can be clear.

2.

Bones are one of the strongest organic materials with the ability to withstand strong amounts of force. Which of the following biomaterials would best meet the appropriate criteria to replace a bone?

a)

Plastics

b)

Metal Alloy

c)

Textiles

d)

Composites

3.

Which of the following statements gives the best example of a biomaterial?

a)

Naturally occurring soil is a biomaterial because it comes from the earth.

b)

An engineered substance used for a medical purpose is an example of a biomaterial.

c)

Skin is a biomaterial because it is found on living things.

d)

Biodegradable plastic can be made into many shapes therefore it must be a biomaterial.

4.

It is the application of principles of engineering on living organisms.

a)

Biomimetic

b)

Bioengineering

c)

Biostatistics

d)

Biology

5.

Engineering food to make crops that can grow in poor soil conditions, resist disease, tolerate drought, repel insects, etc.

a)

Cloning

b)

Genetically Modified Food

c)

Selective Breeding

d)

Transgenic Organisms

6.

GMO stands for

a)

genetically made organism

b)

genetically modified organism

c)

gene manipulated organism

d)

Genetic mutant organism

7.

To alter the DNA of an organism in order to get the traits that are desired.

a)

Genetic Engineering

b)

Selective Breeding

c)

Cloning

d)

Inbreeding

8.

The hereditary material in corn plants can be altered by scientists so the plants produce more corn. Which term identifies this process?

a)

environmental degradation

b)

ecological succession

c)

natural selection

d)

genetic engineering

9.

Which project is MOST LIKELY to interest a scientist working at a biotechnology company?

a)

study and reconstruction of fossilized bones

b)

conservation of key species within ecosystems

c)

development of genetically modified corn plants

d)

prevention of sewage leaking into water supplies

10.

Which is a question a scientist could investigate using principles of biotechnology?

a)

How long can a wheat plant live without water?

b)

What are the effects of extreme cold on wheat plants?

c)

Can wheat be genetically modified to be resistant to mold?

d)

Which variety of wheat tastes best when made into pasta?

11.

We select two organisms with desired traits to serve as parents of the next generation.

a)

Gene Therapy

b)

Selective Breeding

c)

Genetically Engineered Organs

d)

Stem Cell Therapy

12.

It is the study of the function and behavior of genes.

a)

Meteorology

b)

Oceanography

c)

Genetics

d)

Mimetics

13.

Which type of surgical mesh is BEST to treat a hernia?

a)

Mesh 1

b)

Mesh 2

c)

Mesh 3

d)

Mesh 4

14.

Which of the following is a primary focus of bioengineering?

a)

Developing new chemical compounds

b)

Designing medical devices

c)

Studying celestial bodies

d)

Exploring ancient civilizations

15.

Bioengineers often work on creating artificial organs. Which of the following is a key challenge in this field?

a)

Finding suitable materials

b)

Reducing production costs

c)

Increasing organ size

d)

Decreasing organ weight

16.

What is the role of bioengineering in agriculture?

a)

Increasing crop yield through genetic modification

b)

Improving soil quality through natural fertilizers

c)

Enhancing water retention in soil

d)

Reducing pesticide use

17.

Which of the following technologies is commonly used in bioengineering for imaging purposes?

a)

X-ray

b)

MRI

c)

Ultrasound

d)

CT scan

18.

In bioengineering, what is the significance of tissue engineering?

a)

Creating synthetic tissues for research

b)

Developing biodegradable plastics

c)

Enhancing plant growth

d)

Improving water filtration systems

19.

Which of the following is an example of a bioengineered product?

a)

Solar panels

b)

Biodegradable stents

c)

Plastic bottles

d)

Concrete

20.

What is a major ethical concern in bioengineering?

a)

Cost of research

b)

Environmental impact

c)

Genetic privacy

d)

Technological obsolescence

21.

How does bioengineering contribute to the field of prosthetics?

a)

By designing more durable materials

b)

By creating more realistic and functional limbs

c)

By reducing the cost of production

d)

By increasing the weight of prosthetics

22.

Which of the following is a real-world application of bioengineering in medicine?

a)

Developing new antibiotics

b)

Creating personalized medicine

c)

Studying the human genome

d)

Improving hospital infrastructure

23.

What is the purpose of bioengineering in environmental science?

a)

To develop renewable energy sources

b)

To create biofuels

c)

To design sustainable buildings

d)

To improve waste management

24.

Which of the following best describes the process of genetic engineering in bioengineering?

a)

Altering the DNA of organisms

b)

Cross-breeding different species

c)

Studying the effects of climate change

d)

Analyzing soil composition

25.

What is a common application of bioengineering in the food industry?

a)

Enhancing flavor through additives

b)

Increasing shelf life through preservatives

c)

Developing genetically modified organisms

d)

Improving packaging materials