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A cancer cell from a tumor that stays in the tissue of its origin and does not migrate to other areas is said to be:
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in situ
malignant
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Insulin was first extracted from a cow's pancreas but now insulin is manufactured using genetic engineering techniques in which:
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Insulin is extracted from the plasma of human blood donations
Insulin is synthetically created in test tubes
Bacteria are made to produce human insulin
Yeasts are made to produce plant insulin
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A cancer cell from a tumor that stays in the tissue of its origin and does not migrate to other areas is said to be:
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Insulin was first extracted from a cow's pancreas but now insulin is manufactured using genetic engineering techniques in which:
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What is the unit of heredity?
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The AWA is enforced by the:
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What is a cancer causing agent?
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Transgenic animals are created from the insertion of what from another species?
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A protozoan infection is most likely to occur in which environment?
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The purpose of performing embryonic stem cell research is to develop new and better ways to:
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What is the name of the scientist that studied inheritance patterns in pea seed plants in 1865?
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What is the procedure called when a sample of tissue is removed from the body to determine if disease is present?
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How can the actions of developed countries affect the incidence of cancer worldwide?
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Which of the following would most likely lead to the development of cancer decades later?
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What is the process of creating living, functional tissues to repair or replace tissue or organ functions?
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What type of cloning is the process, somatic cell nuclear transfer, used to allow for the production of perfectly matched tissue?
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Nanobiotechnology can be used to:
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What is a substance that is used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against disease?
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What agency regulates substances in the environment that could be hazardous to humans?
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If a detective is searching the home of a suspected criminal, where is the best place to look for a sample of the suspect's DNA?
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If skeletal remains are found and authorities have no clue about who the person might be, what would the pathologist be able to tell authorities about the victim?
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Creating a precise genetic copy is:
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What career involves designing and building body parts and devices?
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When would someone need an adult stem cell transfusion?
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What is the goal of forensic science?
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Which lab animals are not protected under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)?
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What is an early historical example of biotechnology?
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Which of the following are symptoms of an infection caused from a helminth?
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What is the name of the gene that is expressed phenotypically in an individual?
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What agency regulates safety in the workplace?
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The level of exposure to radiologic materials is measured on a badge worn by each radiographer. The amount of exposure that is considered safe is regulated by the:
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Jennifer has been diagnosed with cancer and wants to know what caused it. Which statement would best answer her question?
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What type of research is used to test potential drugs and treatments in humans?
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Which statement about viruses is true?
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A new infectious disease emerges in Australia. What type of research will begin in America?
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What is the specialized examination of a corpse to determine how and why someone died?
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What causes cells to divide more rapidly than they should?
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If skeletal remains are found and the skeleton weighs 12 pounds, is 5'7" tall, and is left-handed, what is the gender of the victim?
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Who is the health professional whose main job responsibility is to draw blood?
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What global organization helps prevent outbreaks of disease all over the world?
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What can healthcare workers do th help people improve their personal and public health?
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What age sees the most cancer deaths?
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What agency regulates food and drugs in the US?
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The discovery of what type of drug prevents us from feeling pain during surgery?
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What is the type of research that is directed toward a specific objective such as the development of a new drug, treatment, or surgical procedure?
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After a house fire, what would a medical examiner request of a victim in order to identify the victim in the fire?
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Which is the reservoir for Yersinia pestis?
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Using transgenic animals to produce pharmaceuticals is called:
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Josh is diagnosed with brain cancer and is told that the mortality rate is 75%. What does this mean?
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When producing transgenic animals, how do scientists get a transgene into another organism?
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Animals are often used in medical research because they:
