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Biotechnology Review

Quiz by Denice Manning

Grade 8
Science
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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  • Q1
    Which would most likely result in the largest economic benefit to North Carolina?
    North Carolina being a lead consumer state in pharmaceutical manufacturing
    North Carolina making a long-standing commitment to biotechnology development
    North Carolina partnering with farmers for use of agricultural biotechnology
    North Carolina making the world’s best-trained work force for biomanufacturing
    30s
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  • Q2
    Which use of biotechnology most benefits North Carolina agriculture?
    producing human vaccines
    producing disease-resistant crops
    producing enzymes to eliminate pollutants
    producing new medicines from bacteria
    30s
  • Q3
    Which is a potential ethical issue resulting from the use of biotechnology?
    causing mass extinction of a species
    increasing pollution of natural resources
    deteriorating the ozone layer
    introducing a genetically-altered species
    30s
  • Q4
    Which best describes genetic modification?
    It improves the removal of pollution from soil and water
    It is used to alter crops to become insect-resistant.
    It allows large quantities of medications to be produced
    30s
  • Q5
    What is one benefit of giving farm animals vaccines?
    It reduces the cost of farm animals.
    It produces healthier farm animals.
    It kills insects that attack farm animals.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which is an ethical issue surrounding the use of genetically modified foods?
    cost of production
    ability to produce a lot of food quickly
    ability to grow more nutritious foods
    long-term health effects
    30s
  • Q7
    Which is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology?
    improving solar energy collection
    repairing historical sites with quality materials
    transporting textiles at higher rates
    creating crop foods that resist insect pests
    30s
  • Q8
    Which molecule from humans is inserted into bacteria to cause them to produce insulin?
    lipids
    DNA
    carbohydrates
    proteins
    30s
  • Q9
    North Carolina has over 400 biotechnology companies. How would the economy most likely change if that number were reduced by half?
    The economy would improve when the government offers assistance.
    The economy would suffer as funding for research decreases.
    The economy would decline because of job loss.
    The economy would increase due to an increase in production.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which task is best accomplished with the use of specific genetic information in biotechnology?
    conserving water
    producing synthetic hormones
    creating ethanol fuel from corn
    cleaning up oil spills
    30s
  • Q11
    Which diseases are most likely to be treated with antibiotics?
    those caused by parasites
    those caused by fungi
    those caused by bacteria
    those caused by viruses
    45s
  • Q12
    Which is an example of biotechnology?
    developing crop plants that are resistant to weed killers
    developing hydropower energy sources
    using bioindicators to monitor water quality
    studying how viruses cause diseases
    45s
  • Q13
    Which describes a risk of biotechnology?
    DNA fingerprinting can prove that an accused person did not commit the crime
    Health insurance companies may refuse to insure people who have genes for diseases.
    Bacteria can be used to make insulin and other human chemicals less expensively
    Human gene mapping can lead to treatment or prevention of disease
    45s
  • Q14
    Which is a possible risk of gene modified crop plants?
    Fruits and vegetables from such plants stay fresh longer
    They will allow farmers to reduce the use of pesticides
    Genes from the plants may cross over into wild plants
    They may help increase the world's food supply
    45s
  • Q15
    Which describes one of the earliest forms of biotechnology?
    selectively breeding dogs to create a new breed
    producing a clone of a farm animal
    splicing human genes into bacteria to produce insulin
    determining the sequence of genes in DNA fingerprinting
    45s

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