Biotechnology Flashcard

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Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

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medicine and agriculture

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Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?

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breeding better varieties of crops and livestock

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Which application of biotechnology is of greatest economic benefit to North Carolina?

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development of livestock that produce higher quality meat

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Which use of biotechnology most benefits North Carolina agriculture? Options: producing human vaccines, producing disease resistant crops, producing new medicines from bacteria, producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants.

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producing disease resistant crops

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Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

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There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

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Which would be reduced as a result of the development of pest-resistant crops? Options: use of organic fertilizers, use of chemical insecticides, practice of crop rotation techniques, practice of hydroponic farming techniques

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use of chemical insecticides

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Which best describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?

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the long term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops

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Career that uses microorganisms to remove pollutants from water?

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Environmental Protection Agency specialist in bioremediation

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How does biotechnology most likely affect North Carolina’s population?

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Jobs are created and attract more people to the area.

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Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society? Options: insulin production by bacteria, organ cloning for use in transplants, genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields, DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence

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organ cloning for use in transplants