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8Sci_Biotechnology
Biotechnology (Mayfield)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a useful change made to crops using applications of biotechnology? | Crops are more resistant to diseases |
| The state of NC has over 400 biotechnology companies. How would the economy change if that number were reduced by half? | It would decline due to job loss |
| What concern do people have with genetically-modified tomatoes? | The DNA used to modify the tomatoes could change the DNA of the person eating the tomato |
| What is a hypothesis a scientist could test using principles of biotechnology? | Can wheat be genetically modified to be resistant to mold |
| Who could benefit from biotechnology? | A farmer |
| In what area would biotechnology have the greatest effect on agriculture? | Development of biological pesticides |
| How is bacteria cells able to produce insulin for humans? | The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA needed to produce insulin |
| What is closely related to biotechnology? | Medicine and agriculture |
| What is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants? | There will be a decrease in biodiversity |
| What is a career that would use microorganisms to remove pollutants from water? | Environmental Protection Agency specialist |
| What is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology? | creating crop foods that resist insect pests |
| What is the greatest economic benefit for North Carolina from biotechnology? | increased disease-resistant crops and greater crop yield |
| What US industry has genetic engineering directly increased productivity? | agriculture |
| What describes a beneficial relationship between biotechnology and North Carolina farmers? | improvements in biotechnology help plants become more disease and insect resistant, increasing farmers' profit |
| What would be reduced as a result of the development of pest-resistant crops | use of chemical insecticides |
| What is a benefit of storing the genetic information of people who have previously committed a serious crime? | offenders can be more easily identified by their genetic information if they commit a crime in the future |
| What would result in the largest economic benefit to North Carolina? | NC making a long-standing commitment to biotechnology development |
| What would increase the amount of money made from agriculture in North Carolina? | tomatoes that are resistant to disease |
| What area of biotechnology would create ethical issues within human society? | organ cloning for use in transplants |
| How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single plot of land? | the land could produce more food than before |
| What improvement to agriculture is a result of biotechnology? | increased productivity |
| What describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops? | the long-term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops |
| What describes genetic modification? | it is used to alter crops to become insect-resistant |
| What is important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology? | benefits of the technology outweighing the harm |
| What is one benefit of giving farm animals vaccines? | it produces healthier farm animals |
| What is a positive result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture? | increased yield |
| What describes genetic engineering? | adding DNA from one organism in the DNA of another organism |
| What has impacted North Carolina's economy the least in the field of bioremediation? | cleaning of air pollution |
| What job is someone best qualified for if they graduate with a degree in biotechnology? | laboratory researcher |
| What best describes genomics? | the study of genes and how they function |
| What type of project would a biotechnician work on? | developing plants with resistance to high temperatures |
| Which molecule from humans is inserted into bacteria to cause them to produce insulin? | DNA |
| What type of job would a biotechnician get in a company that creates hair dye? | developing a product that will be safe for consumers |
| What is an agricultural benefit of biotechnology in NC? | farmers growing longer lasting vegetables |
| How does biotechnology benefit the economy of NC? | it creates jobs |
| What type of biotechnology could be use to create a more nutritional rice? | genetic modification of current rice plants |
| What task is best accomplished with the use specific genetic information in biotechnology? | creating ethanol fuel from corn |
| What is an agricultural benefit of biotechnology in NC? | farmers are able to grow longer lasting vegetables |
| What effect does using insecticides and fertilizers have on crops? | the crops yield more fruits and vegetables |
| What is a benefit of genetically modified foods? | the cost of food will decrease, and the quality of food will increase? |
| What process describes how many pure-bred dogs have been produced? | selective breeding |
| How does knowledge about human genetics help doctors? | doctors can predict whether patients are at risk of developing a genetic disease |
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