8L1.1-1.2 & 2.1 Structures and Functions of Living Organisms

Why do doctors suggest that people get a flu vaccine each year?

• Viruses replicate more rapidly over time

• Viruses can mutate from year to year.

• Vaccines are absorbed by the body after a year.

• Vaccines get stronger over time

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Which of these careers would a student studying biotechnology most likely pursue?

• electrical engineering

• astronomy

• agricultural research

• geology

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Ten people became sick with the flu after attending a school dance. What is the scenario that could best explain how the people got sick?

• contact with environmental sources

• contact with an infected animal

• contact with a contaminated object

• contact with an infected person

Which is the best way to help prevent the flu from becoming a pandemic?

• getting a vaccination

• taking antibiotics

• eating fruits and vegetables

• washing hands often

Which is a way the agricultural biotechnology industry could have a positive impact on the environment?

• by producing crops that are virus resistant

• by making robots to replace large farm machines

• by reducing the need for countries to import food

• by increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity

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Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What is the cause of this disease?

• a virus

• a bacterium

• a fungus

• a parasite

How can the rate of an infectious disease be drastically reduced?

• by taking medication daily

• by preventing transmission between people

• by wearing clean clothing daily

• by performing dental hygiene three times each day

What is involved in creating genetically modified bacteria?

• allowing them to reproduce freely

• changing their food source

• using biotechnology techniques

• growing them on selected plants

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How are viruses, bacteria and parasites alike?

• . They are unicellular and can cause disease

• They are multi-cellular and can cause disease.

• They can infect a host and cause disease.

• They are non-living and can cause disease

Strawberries have been genetically modified to resist frost. How is this a benefit for growers in North Carolina?

• a longer growing season

• a pest resistant berry

• a larger berry

• easier harvesting

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