WorksheetsBiotechnology Check for Understanding
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is biotechnology?
Using DNA to solve crimes
Changing genes in living things
Studying plants in a lab
Making chemicals from plants
Which food is most likely genetically modified?
A fruit with a different taste
A corn plant that resists bugs
A vegetable grown without soil
A watermelon with no seeds
Why is recombinant DNA used in medicine?
It creates better bacteria
It helps make needed proteins
It removes bad DNA from cells
It stops all genetic diseases
Which is an example of genetic engineering?
Growing plants without soil
Breeding animals for traits
Changing bacteria to make insulin
Mixing two species together
Why do scientists test GMOs before use?
To check for harmful effects
To make them grow faster
To see if people like them
To sell them to more farms
What is an ethical issue with gene therapy?
It may be used for unfair reasons
It can only be used on crops
It stops all genetic disorders
It changes a person’s identity
Why are some people against GMOs?
They might harm ecosystems
They make crops cost too much
They grow slower than others
They do not work in most places
How does DNA help forensic science?
It helps identify suspects
It replaces fingerprint tests
It finds lost family members
It predicts a criminal’s actions
Why is gel electrophoresis used?
To make more copies of DNA
To separate DNA by size
To create new DNA strands
To study living bacteria
One product of biotechnology is genetically modified foods. Some people are concerned about these foods because–
they are usually more nutritious than naturally produced foods.
allergens from one food may be accidentally transferred to a different food.
unmodified crops usually grow more slowly than genetically modified crops.
the production of these foods increases the biodiversity of organisms on Earth.
A farmer wants to grow genetically modified crops that produce their own pesticides. What is an ethical concern related to this decision?
The crops might harm helpful insects
The crops will grow too fast in nature
The crops will taste different from others
The crops will cost more to produce
What is an ethical issue in forensic DNA use?
It can invade personal privacy
It helps solve crimes too fast
It replaces police investigations
It only works for serious crimes
A detective is using DNA evidence to solve a crime. What is a possible ethical issue in using biotechnology for forensic science?
DNA databases could be misused
DNA evidence always proves guilt
DNA samples never degrade over time
DNA can only be used for serious crimes
What is an ethical concern about biotech in medicine?
It may only help rich patients
It makes hospitals too expensive
Some stem cell treatments are controversial because:
they are relatively inexpensive when compared to other treatments.
some are created by destroying human embryos.
they are not expected to permanently cure any disease.
some stem cell treatments may compete with pharmaceutical treatments.
As advances are made in biotechnology, it is important to make informed decisions in order to avoid the hazards associated with which of the following?
Global warming
Beach erosion
Water pollution
Dangerous organisms
Genetic engineering was a major factor in the development of which of the following?
High-strength metals
Miniature electronics
Synthetic fabrics
Disease-resistant crops
What is a concern about GMOs?
They might cause health issues
They take longer to grow
They cost too much to make
They only grow in warm places
Which of the following is one of the ethical concerns raised about cloning?
The health benefits of cloned cells interfere with the natural progress of disease.
A potential life is destroyed when embryonic cells are used.
The technology required and the training needed for cloning are costly.
Cloning is a lengthy and delicate procedure that is prone to failure.
A scientist is developing a gene therapy treatment for a genetic disorder. What ethical issue should be considered before making it available to the public?
Whether it could be used for non-medical traits
Whether it will work for every disease
Whether it will change a person’s eye color
Whether it will cost the same as medicine
