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Which is an ethical issue surrounding the use of genetically modified foods?

• cost of production

• long-term health effects

• ability to grow more nutritious foods

• ability to produce a lot of food quickly

Which would be reduced as a result of the development of pest-resistant crops?

• use of organic fertilizers

• use of chemical insecticides

• practice of crop rotation techniques

• practice of hydroponic farming techniques

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Which career field is most closely related to biotechnology?

• medicine

• journalism

• meterology

• political science

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Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?

• The cost of research is included in the cost to the consumer.

• The cost of food will decrease, and the quality of food will increase.

• When foods are genetically modified, they no longer need to be studied.

• When foods are genetically modified, they are completely resistant to disease and drought.

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

• electrical engineering

• astronomy

• agricultural research

• geology

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Where do plants get the food they need for energy?

• They absorb it directly from the sun.

• They absorb it directly from the soil.

• They produce it during photosynthesis.

• They receive it from atmospheric gases.

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Which is the primary source of energy for most cells in the body?

• sugar

• fat

• protein

• vitamin

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Why is protein an important part of a healthy diet?

• It is needed to change glucose to energy.

• It is needed to store nutrients.

• It is needed to repair tissue.

• It is needed to produce water.

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Why are digestion and respiration important to the body?

• They control the production of hormones in the body.

• They build muscle and bone that the body needs.

• They store food for the body.

• They help provide the energy needed for body functions.

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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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