Aest Biotechnology

The prefix, bio refers to

• Technical Devices

• People

• Useful Items

• Living things

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Which positive ways has Biotechnology impacted our environment?

• Reduced Pesticides use

• Improved color and taste of vegetables

• Improved our waterways

• All of the above

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Vaccines are made form biotechnology. ( true or false)

• False

• True

This science allows us to alter the DNA of an orange tree so the fruit contains more vitamin C.

• Physical science

• Biotechnology

• Biology

• Geology

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Which of the below is an ethical issue in the field biotechnology?

• Outrageous cost - very expensive

• We can live longer and healthier lives

• Sometimes the harm outweighs the good

• Public opinion of the technology

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

Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?

• insulin production by bacteria

• organ cloning for use in transplants

• genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields

• DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence

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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 is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology?

• improving solar energy collection

• transporting textiles at higher rates

• creating crop foods that resist insect pests

• repairing historical sites with quality materials

Which field would most likely NOT incorporate  biotechnology?

• Agriculture 

• Genetics 

• Medicine

• Mining 

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