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8.L.2.1 Biotechnology Homework
1. How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single plot of land?
A. The land could produce more food than before.
B. The land could produce several harvests at once.
C. The land could require more fertilizer for crops to grow.
D. The land could require moderate temperatures for crops to grow.
2. Which would be reduced as a result of the development of pest-resistant crops?
A. use of organic fertilizers
B. use of chemical insecticides
C. practice of crop rotation techniques
D. practice of hydroponic farming techniques
3. Which is a career that would use microorganisms to remove pollutants from water?
A. Medical specialist
B. DNA fingerprint specialist
C. Environmental Protection Agency specialist
4. In what area would biotechnology have the greatest effect on agriculture?
A. Development of biological weapons
B. Development of biopharmaceuticals
C. Development of biological pesticides
D. Development of biodegradable plastics
5. Biotechnology uses a procedure called genetic engineering. Which BEST describes genetic engineering?
A. Making artificial DNA in the laboratory from chemicals
B. Cutting out pieces of DNA from an organism under a microscope
C. Adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another organism
6. David tests a small amount of a new drug developed at a laboratory to make sure it meets the Food and Drug
Administration standards. What is MOST LIKELY David’s occupation?
A. Pharmaceutical technician
B. Pharmaceutical salesman
C. Pharmacist
D. Physician
7. Which would LEAST LIKELY be a result of biotechnology in agriculture?
A. Increase in soil erosion
B. Decrease in use of pesticide
C. Increase in nutritional value of food
D. Decrease in amount of land used for farmland
8. Personal medical records become more available and more detailed because of biotechnological research.
Based on this information, which is a major concern to the public?
A. Transmission of more diseases
B. An increase in underqualified doctors
C. Inappropriate use of medical information
D. Overdiagnosis of certain medical conditions
9. Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?
A. The cost of research is included in the cost to the consumer.
B. The cost of food will decrease, and the quality of food will increase.
C. When foods are genetically modified, they no longer need to be studied.
D. When foods are genetically modified, they are completely resistant to disease and drought.
10. How does biotechnology MOST benefit the economy of North Carolina?
A. Creation of jobs
B. Creation of hybrid plants
C. Creation of new medications
D. Creation of transgenic species
11. Which task is BEST accomplished with the use of specific genetic information in biotechnology?
A. Conserving water
B. Cleaning up oil spills
C. Producing synthetic hormones
D. Creating ethanol fuel from corn
12. A company that creates hair dye would MOST LIKELY employ a biotechnician for which job?
A. Researching trends
B. Developing new colors
C. Creating cost-effective packaging
D. Developing a product that will be safe for consumers
13. Which BEST describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?
A. The use of genetically modified crops to increase potential yield
B. The short-term use of genetically modified crops in famine-stricken countries
C. The development of genetically modified crops which are resistant to herbicides
D. The long-term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops
14. Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which U.S. industry?
A. Agriculture
B. Automobile
C. Media
15. Which would MOST LIKELY result in the largest economic benefit to North Carolina?
A. North Carolina partnering with farmers for use of agricultural biotechnology.
B. North Carolina being a lead consumer state in pharmaceutical manufacturing
C. North Carolina making the world’s best-trained work force for biomanufacturing
D. North Carolina making a long-standing commitment to biotechnology development
16. Which process describes how many pure-bred dogs have been produced?
A. Cloning
B. Crossbreeding
C. Selective breeding
17. What type of science allows us to ater the DNA of a corn plant so that it will contain more protein?
A. Biology
B. Biotechnology
C. Geology
D. Physiology
18. Which is a benefit of storing the genetic information of people who have previously committed a serious
crime?
A. Offenders will be easier for potential victims to identify since their genetic information is on file.
B. Offenders can be genetically profiled to determine which type of crime they will commit in the
future.
C. Offenders can be more easily identified by their genetic information if they commit a crime in the
future.
D. Offenders can have their genetic information altered so that they are less likely to commit crimes in
the future.