Biotechnology

Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

• Plants will pass on disease to animals

• There will be a decrease in biodiversity

• Plants will have a longer growing season

• There will be a decrease in revenue for the pesticide industry

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Bacteria cells can be used to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans. Which best explains how the bacteria cells are able to produce insulin for humans?

• The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing insulin.

• The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA needed to produce insulin.

• The bacteria have been exposed to radioactivity to create mutant strains capable of producing insulin.

• The bacteria have been grown on a petri dish containing sugar; the bacteria produce insulin in response to the sugar.

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Which is a career that would use microorganisms to remove pollutants from water?

• Medical Specialist

• DNA Fingerprint Specialist

• Environmental Protection Agency Specialist

• Center for Disease Control

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Which are most closely related to Biotechnology?

• Medicine and Agriculture

• Construction and Engineering

• Water Treatment and Electricity Generation

• Communication and Information technology?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of genetic material?

• It is made up of proteins.

• It can replicate itself.

• It is found only in the nucleus.

• It cannot be changed.

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During gel electrophoresis, the _______ pieces of DNA move farthest down the gel

• Smallest

• Biggest

Which application of biotechnology is of greatest economic benefit to North Carolina?

• Development of livestock that is more domesticated

• Development of livestock that produces a higher quality of meat

• Development of crops that can be grown in extremely dry environments

• Development of crops that can be grown in extremely low temperatures

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Which use of biotechnology most benefits North Carolina agriculture?

• Producing human vaccines

• Producing disease resistant crops

• Producing new medicines from bacteria

• Producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants

How does biotechnology most likely affect North Carolina’s population?

• Jobs are created and attract more people to the area

• Research advancement causes people in need of medicines to move to the area

• People are not concerned with biotechnology so the overall population is not impacted

• People are not concerned with biotechnology so the overall population is not impacted

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Which best describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?

• the use of genetically modified crops to increase potential yield

• the short term use of genetically modified crops in famine stricken countries

• the development of genetically modified crops which are resistant to herbicides

• the long term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops

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