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A technology in which the genome of a living cell is modified for medical or industrial use.
the engineering of rice crops to withstand flooding and contain more nutrients
genetic engineering
the treatment of wastewater with microbes
the application of living things and biological processes
using yeast to ferment foods
copying the genetic material from one cell and inserting it in another cell, resulting in two genetically-identical cells
whether the plant will cause allergic reaction to humans
increase in orange crop yield
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?
the engineering of rice crops to withstand flooding and contain more nutrients
genetic engineering
the treatment of wastewater with microbes
the application of living things and biological processes
using yeast to ferment foods
copying the genetic material from one cell and inserting it in another cell, resulting in two genetically-identical cells
whether the plant will cause allergic reaction to humans
increase in orange crop yield
Biotechnology affects different people and groups in different ways. Which of these uses of biotechnology would be most beneficial for the environment?
the engineering of rice crops to withstand flooding and contain more nutrients
genetic engineering
the treatment of wastewater with microbes
the application of living things and biological processes
using yeast to ferment foods
copying the genetic material from one cell and inserting it in another cell, resulting in two genetically-identical cells
whether the plant will cause allergic reaction to humans
increase in orange crop yield
Artificial selection, genetic engineering, and cloning are examples of biotechnology. Which phrase best defines biotechnology?
the engineering of rice crops to withstand flooding and contain more nutrients
genetic engineering
the treatment of wastewater with microbes
the application of living things and biological processes
using yeast to ferment foods
copying the genetic material from one cell and inserting it in another cell, resulting in two genetically-identical cells
whether the plant will cause allergic reaction to humans
increase in orange crop yield
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?
the engineering of rice crops to withstand flooding and contain more nutrients
genetic engineering
the treatment of wastewater with microbes
the application of living things and biological processes
using yeast to ferment foods
copying the genetic material from one cell and inserting it in another cell, resulting in two genetically-identical cells
whether the plant will cause allergic reaction to humans
increase in orange crop yield
Which of the following is an example of biotechnology?
the engineering of rice crops to withstand flooding and contain more nutrients
genetic engineering
the treatment of wastewater with microbes
the application of living things and biological processes
using yeast to ferment foods
copying the genetic material from one cell and inserting it in another cell, resulting in two genetically-identical cells
whether the plant will cause allergic reaction to humans
increase in orange crop yield
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?
the engineering of rice crops to withstand flooding and contain more nutrients
genetic engineering
the treatment of wastewater with microbes
the application of living things and biological processes
using yeast to ferment foods
copying the genetic material from one cell and inserting it in another cell, resulting in two genetically-identical cells
whether the plant will cause allergic reaction to humans
increase in orange crop yield
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?
the engineering of rice crops to withstand flooding and contain more nutrients
genetic engineering
the treatment of wastewater with microbes
the application of living things and biological processes
using yeast to ferment foods
copying the genetic material from one cell and inserting it in another cell, resulting in two genetically-identical cells
whether the plant will cause allergic reaction to humans
increase in orange crop yield
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