Biotechnology Review

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Which project is most likely to interest a scientist working at a biotechnology company?

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Development of genetically modified corn plants

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Strawberries have been genetically modified to resist frost. How does this benefit farmers?

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A longer growing season.

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Concern about the use of biotechnology:

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creation of new pathogens.

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Which is a product of biotechnology? Options: video surveillance camera, soil-eating bacteria, electronic communications devices, Global Positioning System (GPS)

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soil-eating bacteria

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How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in the environment?

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by developing crops which are resistant to winter weather

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How are scientists able to produce a type of corn that will repel insects?

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by changing the genetics of the corn plants

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Which of these careers would a student studying biotechnology most likely pursue? Options: electrical engineering, astronomy, agricultural research , geology

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agricultural research 

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Which is a way the agricultural industry could have a positive impact on the environment? Options: by increasing the use of wind farms to produce electricity, by making robots to produce large farm machines, by reducing the need for countries to import food

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by reducing the need for countries to import food

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The process of changing the genetic material of a living organism

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Genetic Modification

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Which area of biotechnology would create ethical issues within human society?

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organ cloning for use in transplants