Biotechnology

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 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 was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?

• finding evidence of crimes

• making new medicines to cure sicknesses

• discovering the cause of hereditary diseases

• breeding better varieties of crops and livestock

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

• development of livestock that are more domesticated

• development of livestock that produce higher quality 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

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Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

• Plants will pass on diseases to animals.

• There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

• Plants will have a longer growing season.

• There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.

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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 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 more nutrient dense

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

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

• medical specialist in gene therapy

• DNA fingerprint specialist in forensics

• Environmental Protection Agency specialist in bioremediation

• Center for Disease Control specialist in epidemiology

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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.

• The issue causes controversy and people hesitate to live in a state where a large amount of research takes place.

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