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Which of these is the best
definition of biotechnology?
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A. the study of chemical processes in living
things
B. the use and application of living things
and science
C. the application of engineering principles
to solve medical problems
D. the study of forces
At one time, farmers had to spray
insecticides on their fields to protect
their crops from insects. Today,
farmers can buy seeds that produce
plants that are resistant to many
insects. Which process contributed to the
development of these seeds?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Cloning
Artificial Selection
Genetic Engineering
Asexual Reproduction
The dog breed shown below has
been bred for many generations.
It has been bred for its small
size and friendly temperament.
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This is an example of…
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cloning
Artificial Selection
Genetic Engineering
Asexual Reproduction
The two mice pictured below are
genetically identical.
How were they produced?
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Which of the following can not be
cloned?
A.
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Which of these uses of biotechnology
would be most beneficial for the
environment?
B.
C.
D.
A.
Using bacteria to remove algae
B.
A fertilizer to improve plant size
C.
Treating wastewater with
bacteria
D.
Mules are created using a horse and
a donkey.
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If a scientist wants to make a genetic
duplicate of the mule, what process
would he use?
A.
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Cloning
B. Artificial Selection
A liquid to help dog breath
Which choice would be the most
environmentally friendly way to
clean an oil spill?
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A.
using hoses to wash the oil away
B.
using microbes to degrade the oil
C.
using chemicals to break up the oil
D.
using sponges to mop up as much
oil as possible
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Explain one of the benefits of
biotechnology and give an example.
Roses now come in several colors such
as orange and purple. Which process
are florists most likely to use in
creating these new flowers?
A.
genetic cloning
B.
protein synthesis
C.
artificial selection
D.
asexual reproduction
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Explain one of the risks of
biotechnology and give an example.
Which of the following best
describes a career in biotechnology?
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A. Athena uses a sophisticated telescope to
observe stars.
B. Zach tracks the number of fish that
inhabit a certain coastal sea.
C. Vincent modifies the DNA of bacteria to
study the function of their genes.
D. Lindsey writes computer programs that
models the 3-D structure of chemicals.