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2.7 Biotechnology
Test Description: Reproduction and Heredity
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1) Artificial selection, genetic engineering, and cloning are examples of biotechnology. Which phrase best defines biotechnology?
A
the process of creating a genetically identical organism, cell, or piece of genetic material
B
the development of instrumentation that can be used to study biological processes
C
the application of living things and biological processes
D
the use of computers and other electronic devices in the field of biology
2) Scientists must carefully weigh the risks and benefits of biotechnology. Which of these is a risk that scientists must consider when genetically engineering a plant?
A
what kinds of nutrients the plant will need
B
whether the plant will grow well in different types of soil
C
whether the plant will cause allergic reaction to humans
D
whether the plant can be crossbred with other types of plants
3) Scientists have produced a genetically engineered orange tree that is resistant to disease. Which of the following is the best example of a potential benefit to society that could result from this biotechnology?
A
increase in orange crop yield
B
reduction in orange crop yield
C
a change in the distribution of insects that pollinate orange flowers
D
increase in the cost of orange crop
4) Which of the following is an example of biotechnology?
A
adding fertilizer to crops
B
studying the rate of growth of algae
C
using yeast to ferment foods
D
using a computer program to model the shape of a virus
5) Biotechnology is the use and application of living organisms and biological processes for specific purposes. One exmaple of biotechnology is cloning. Which of these actions can produce a clone?
A
developing new plants by crossing different types of plants
B
copying the genetic material from one cell and inserting it in another cell, resulting in two genetically-identical cells
C
inserting a gene into the DNA of an existing organism
D
removing a gene from the DNA of an existing organism
6) The main goal of biotechnology is to use living organisms and biological processes to improve life on Earth. Which example would be most beneficial to global populations?
A
the engineering of eggplant to make it produce fruit in winter
B
the engineering of yeast to contain an enzyme used for making cheese
C
the engineering of rice crops to withstand flooding and contain more nutrients
D
the engineering of fruits so that they ripen slower and can he shipped farther
7) Biotechnology affects different people and groups in different ways. Which of these uses of biotechnology would be most beneficial for the environment?
A
the use of microbes to remove algae
B
a liquid for pets to drink to eliminate bad odors
C
the treatment of wastewater with microbes
D
a fertilizer for crops to improve growth
8) How is artificial selection different from genetic engineering?
A
Artificial selection is not related to genetics.
B
Artificial selection is not an example of biotechnology.
C
Artificial selection is used to make genetically identical copies of an organisms, cell, or piece of genetic material.
D
Artificial selection does not directly change a single organism's DNA.
9) The human practice of breeding animals or plants that have certain desired traits.
A
genetic engineering
B
artificial selection
C
clone
D
biotechnology
10) A technology in which the genome of a living cell is modified for medical or industrial use.
A
clone
B
genetic engineering
C
biotechnology
D
artificial selection
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