Biotechnology Quiz

What is Biotechnology?

• The study of historical biological processes

• The use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products

• The exploration of space using biological systems

• The use of technology to modify chemical processes

Which of the following is an example of a product developed through biotechnology?

• Plastic bottle

• Insulin

• Smartphone

• Battery

What is genetic engineering?

• The process of generating electricity using genes

• The study of genes in engineering materials

• The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology

• The process of repairing machines using biological organisms

What is the significance of the Human Genome Project?

• It was a project to map the geography of the human brain

• It was an initiative to create a human clone

• It was an international research effort to sequence and map all the genes of the human species

• It was a project to find a cure for all diseases

Which of the following is a benefit of biotechnology in agriculture?

• Decreased crop yield

• Increased use of chemical pesticides

• Development of drought-resistant crops

• Reduction in the nutritional value of food

What is recombinant DNA technology?

• The process of combining DNA from two different sources into a single DNA molecule

• The technology used to remove DNA from an organism

• A method to decrease the amount of DNA in cells

• The study of DNA in ancient fossils

Which of the following is a use of biotechnology in the medical field?

• Developing new video game consoles

• Creating synthetic fuels

• Producing biofuels

• Developing gene therapy techniques

How does biotechnology impact the environment?

• It only causes harm to ecosystems

• It has no impact on the environment

• It can lead to both positive and negative environmental impacts

• It is solely responsible for climate change