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Which project is most likely to interest a scientist working at a biotechnology company?
study and reconstruction of fossilized bones
conservation of key species within ecosystems.
development of genetically modified corn plants.
prevention of sewage leaking into water supplies.
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Which of these careers would a student studying biotechnology most likely pursue?
Electrical engineering
Astronomy
Agricultural research
Geology
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What is a product of biotechnology
Video surveillance cameras
Oil-eating bacteria
Electronic communications devices
Recycling bins
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Instead of using chemicals to destroy some insects, scientist are now able to produce a type of corn that will repel insects. How are scientists able to produce this type of corn?
by not spraying the corn plants
by soaking corn seeds in insect spray
by changing the genetics of the corn plants
by using popcorn to change the corn
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How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in environment?
by developing crops which are insect-resistant
by changing the types of soil where the crops are planted
by rotating the crop within the same field
by developing crops which are resistant to winter weather.
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Which best describes the technique of genetic engineering?
Manufacturing synthetic DNA in the laboratory from chemicals.
cutting out segments of the DNA of an organism under a microscope
exposing the DNA of an organism to radioactivity to produce mutations
introducing foreign DNA into an organism in order to modify the organism's DNA
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Which use of the biotechnology most benefits North Carolina agriculture?
Producing human vaccines
producing disease-resistant crops
producing new medicines from bacteria
producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants
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Which is a positive result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?
Increase cost
Increased yield
Increased use of pesticides
Increased use of preservatives
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Which is the most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?
Cost of the technology
Advantage of the technology
Benefits of the technology outweighing the harm
Opinions of the public.
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Which is a concern of scientist 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
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How does biotechnology most benefit the economy of North Carolina?
Creation of hybrid plants
Creation of new medicines
Creation of transgenic species
Creation of jobs
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One example of biotechnology is the process of making fuel from _________________.
Oil Spills
Corn
Steam Cells
Cheese
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This is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.
Cloning
Gel Electrophoresis
Genetic Engineering
DNA Fingerprinting
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This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism
Cloning
Gel Electrophoresis
Genetic Engineering
DNA Fingerprinting
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Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?
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2
3
4
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Why did scientists edit the genes of bacteria to produce insulin?
Because the bacteria were diabetic
Because bacteria have simple DNA that is easier to manipulate, making it easy to produce insulin in a lab
Because bacteria's complex DNA was perfect for insulin production
Because insulin has no use outside of a lab setting
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Bacterial DNA is _________ than human DNA
More simple
Less simple
uglier
deadlier
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This is the practice of choosing individuals of a species to mate based on their desirable characteristics
Bacterial recombination
Natural selection
Genetic modification
Selective breeding
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Which of these is the correct definition of genetic modification/genetic engineering?
Choosing individuals to mate based on desired characteristics
Observing genetic changes in populations over time based on adaptive traits
Extracting stem cells to differentiate into specialized tissues
Altering the DNA of an organism at the molecular level
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What does transgenic mean?
An organism that can change its genes at will
A stem cell that can differentiate into anything
An organism that has had another species' DNA put in it
A bacteria that reproduces asexually