What would be a positive reason to genetically alter Fraser Fir trees in North Carolina to make them more resistant to rot?
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The population of fir trees would increase and grow healthier.
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In what way is biotechnology useful to law enforcement agencies such as the police or FBI?
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It can help identify who was present at the scene of a crime.
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How can agricultural biotechnology have a positive impact on the environment?
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By developing crops that are pest resistant requiring fewer pesticides to be used.
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How can using genetically engineered crops impact North Carolina’s economy?
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Increased food production and income for the farmers.
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What would be an economic benefit of bioremediation in a coastal town that just experienced an oil spill?
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Water and land areas will be cleaned of oil, encouraging more tourists to visit the town and spend money there.
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What type of job would a person who studied biotechnology in college be likely to have?
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A job making medicines
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What is the benefit of implanting a gene into a species of tomato plant that makes them ripen faster and stay firm as they are transported to stores?
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Increase shelf life and availability.
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