NC Science

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 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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Which is an application of genetic engineering?

• destroying all bacteria

• creating synthetic insulin

• producing cells from nonliving material

• preventing weeds from spreading to farmland

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Which organisms are used to manufacture human insulin?

• algae

• amoebas

• bacteria

• protozoans

Which is an example of scientists using biotechnology to benefit aquaculture?

• creating pest-resistant crops

• making new forms of human antibiotics

• developing a rot-resistant gene for trees

• producing a faster-growing salmon species

What type of science allows us to alter the DNA of a corn plant so that it will contain more protein?

• biology

• biotechnology

• geology

• physiology

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Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?

• agricultue

• automobile

• media

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Which best describes genetic modification?

• It allows large quantities of medications to be produced.

• It improves the removal of pollution from soil and water.

• It is used to alter crops to become insect-resistant.

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

• medical specialist

• DNA fingerprint specialist

• Environmental Protection Agency specialist

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Which has impacted North Carolina’s economy the least in the field of bioremediation?

• cleaning of air pollution

• cleaning of soil pollution

• cleaning of water pollution

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