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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is involved in creating genetically modified bacteria?allowing them to reproduce freelyallowing them to reproduce freelyusing biotechnology techniquesgrowing them on selected plants
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these careers would a student studying biotechnology most likely pursue?electrical engineeringastronomyagricultural researchgeology
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a way the agricultural biotechnology industry could have a positive impact on the environment?by producing crops that are virus resistantby reducing the need for countries to import foodby making robots to replace large farm machinesby increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich project is most likely to interest a scientist working at a biotechnology company?study and reconstruction of fossilized bonesconservation of key species within ecosystemsprevention of sewage leaking into water suppliesdevelopment of genetically modified corn plants
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA strawberry farmer finds that, after a hard freeze, some of his strawberries are still alive. Which best explains why some of these strawberries were able to survive?They had larger leaves to protect the fruit than some other strawberries.They have different genetic variations that cause them to be more resistant to cold temperatures.They are able to reproduce more quickly than the others.The color of the strawberries is darker and they maintain their temperature better than the other strawberries.
- 6. Multiple Choice
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.
- 7. Multiple Choice
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
- 8. Multiple Choice
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.
- 9. Multiple Choice
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.
- 10. Multiple Choice
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.
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