Biotechnology Test Review

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Which is an application of genetic engineering?

• destroying all bacteria
• creating synthetic insulin
• producing cells from nonliving material
• preventing weeds from spreading to farmland

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creating synthetic insulin

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Which is a positive result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?

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increased yield

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Which is a question a scientist could investigate using principles of biotechnology?

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Can wheat be genetically modified to be resistant to mold?

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Potential ethical issue resulting from the use of biotechnology?

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introducing a genetically-altered species

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How does North Carolina’s economy directly benefit from a growing biotechnology field?

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More jobs are available to citizens across the state.

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Which area of biotechnology would most likely lead to 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

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How can using engineered crops impact the economy of North Carolina?

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Increased crop yields and increased income for farmers

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Through the use of biotechnology, cotton crops have been developed so they are resistant to the boll weevil. What is the most likely effect in North Carolina?

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Each acre of land would have a higher yield of cotton.

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Which potential problem could occur from recent increases in genetically modified crops?

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lower genetic diversity in crop species

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Which statement is true of genetically altered foods?

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Genetically altered foods can effectively increase the human food supply but should be clearly labeled, allowing free choice in consumption.