Biotechnology Review

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Which organisms are used to manufacture human insulin?

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bacteria

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Which is an application of biotechnology?

• creating synthetic (artificial) insulin
• destroying all kinds of bacteria
• producing medicines from nonliving things
• growing crops through natural methods

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creating synthetic (artificial) insulin

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What do agriculturists do to address the increasing demand for food worldwide?

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use genetically modified (transgenic) plants

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Which branch of science allows us to alter the DNA of a tomato so it will not rot fast?

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biotechnology

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What is one advantage of a cloned herd of cattle?

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All cattle in the herd would have the most desired traits.

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What is a potential societal benefit of a genetically modified orange tree resistant to disease?

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Increase in orange crops produced.

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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.