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biotechnology quiz

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What are the parts of an atom? protons, neutrons and electrons
What is described as all of the DNA in an organism, including it's genes? genome
What is a fact? Something that has been objectively verified by observation or evidence
Who is considered the father of modern scientific methodology due to emphasis on experimental data and reproducibility of results? Galileo
Biotechnology has raised misconceptions in what areas? all answers
Who published "The Origins of Species"; in 1859? Charles Darwin
Which of the following crises are we currently experiencing? all answers
Scientists have successfully cloned? frogs, cats, sheep and mice
In 1798, who proposed in An Essay on the Principle of Population that the world population is growing faster than its increases in resources with massive consequences to the environment? Thomas Malthus
How many people die from starvation each day on Earth? approximately 40,000
Any gene can now be cloned and moved into plants for crop improvement purposes. Agricultural Biotechnology: has been widely used globally for genetic modification for crop improvement without a single substantiated health issue
DNA is the basic information source for most biological life on Earth. The structure of DNA was first determined in: 1953
Where ever you go leave a small part of you behind, some of which may contain your DNA. Forensic applications of biotechnology: all answers
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