"Buzz Off" Quizizz

According to the text, what spreads the virus that causes dengue fever?

• mosquitoes genetically engineered by Anthony James

• the mosquito Aedes aegypti

• the Oxitec mosquitoes

• transgenic mosquitoes

What problem are James and other molecular biologists trying to solve by genetically engineering mosquitoes?

• the irritating noise of buzzing mosquitoes and the itchiness of mosquito bites

• the spread of insecticides, which are harmful to the environment

• flight muscle damage in female mosquitoes, which prevents them from flying

• the spread of dengue fever, an infectious disease spread by a species of mosquitos

Read the sentences from the text.

What can you conclude based on this evidence?

• Successful genetic engineering of mosquitos could save many lives.

• Mosquito species that carry malaria can also carry dengue fever.

• The only disease that may be slowed by genetic engineering is dengue fever.

• Most mosquito species carry some type of disease.

Which of the following conclusions about science is best supported by the text?

• Science can have unforeseen consequences for the environment and for human health.

• Science is a useful tool for understanding the world around us but can do nothing to solve problems.

• It is interesting to study science so that we can better understand the problems humans and the environment face.

• If used responsibly, science can be used to help solve problems humans and the environment face.

What is the main idea of the text?

• The female A. aegypti mosquito is responsible for passing on the dengue fever to people that it bites.

• Genetic engineering could have negative consequences that have not be discovered yet.

• By genetically modifying mosquitoes, scientists might have found the answer to stopping the spread of dengue fever.

• People should be careful when in an area infected with mosquitoes because if they are bitten, then they may contract dengue fever.

Read these sentences from the text.

For one thing, the engineered mosquitoes won't persist in the environment indefinitely. After all, they're designed to die.

In this context, what does the word "indefinitely" mean?

• accidentally

• aggressively

• slowly

• forever

Choose the word of phrase that best completes the sentence.

James understands the criticism of transgenic organisms, ___ he believes his genetically engineered mosquitoes will not be harmful to the environment.

• because

• but

• so

• before

According to the text, how does James' genetic engineering change the mosquitoes?

Sentence frames: James' genetic engineering changes the mosquitoes by _____.

Based on the text, how are the Oxitec mosquitoes different from the mosquitoes that Anthony James engineered? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Sentence frames:

Oxitec mosquitoes differ from Anthony James' mosquitoes because ________. For example, in paragraph ___ it states ___________. This proves that ___________ is superior/inferior to ______________.

Hypothetical situation: You are serving on a panel, and Anthony James is presenting his biologically engineered mosquitoes to try and raise funding for more research. How do you respond?

• I fully support this research and cause; therefore, I will invest $1,000,000 of my own money to research.

• I'm a bit skeptical, so I am only willing to invest $100 in the research.

• I'm moderately supportive, so I will invest $5,000 of my own money to research.

• I have no interest in ridding the world of mosquitoes, so I will not be supporting this cause.