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Test Description: Biotechnology Test Review
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1) Which is a potential ethical issue resulting from the use of biotechnology?
A
causing mass extinction of a species
B
increasing pollution of natural resources
C
introducing a genetically-altered species
D
deteriorating the ozone layer
2) Residents of North Carolina presently burn 5 billion gallons of imported petroleum-based liquid fuel per year. How would the state’s economy be affected if North Carolina could produce biofuels locally as a replacement?
A
Tax revenues would decrease.
B
The economy would decline due to exports
C
Unemployment would increase
D
The economy would improve with new jobs and tax revenue.
3) Tomatoes are genetically modified to have a longer shelf life, slowing the ripening and softening of the tomato. Which best describes a concern people have with eating genetically modified tomatoes?
A
Genetically modified tomatoes won't be red.
B
The DNA used to modify the tomatoes could change the DNA of the person eating the tomato.
C
Genetically-modified tomatoes are more expensive than regular tomatoes.
D
Genetically-modified tomatoes do not taste as good as regular tomatoes
4) Which is an ethical issue surrounding the use of genetically modified foods?
A
cost of production
B
ability to produce a lot of food quickly
C
long-term health effects
D
ability to grow more nutritious foods
5) What is most likely the greatest economic benefit for North Carolina from biotechnology?
A
increased disease-resistant crops and greater crop yields
B
fewer people who use laboratory-created human insulin
C
improvements in DNA testing leading to more arrests
D
more human clones
6) Which would most likely result in the largest economic benefit to North Carolina?
A
North Carolina making the world’s best-trained work force for biomanufacturing
B
North Carolina partnering with farmers for use of agricultural biotechnology
C
North Carolina being a lead consumer state in pharmaceutical manufacturing
D
North Carolina making a long-standing commitment to biotechnology development
7) North Carolina has over 400 biotechnology companies. How would the economy most likely change if that number were reduced by half?
A
The economy would suffer as funding for research decreases.
B
The economy would improve when the government offers assistance.
C
The economy would increase due to an increase in production
D
The economy would decline because of job loss.
8) Biotechnology uses a procedure called genetic engineering. Which best describes genetic
A
building DNA from scrap DNA pieces
B
making artificial DNA in the laboratory from chemicals
C
cutting out pieces of DNA from an organism under a microscope
D
adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another organism
9) Which is a positive result of the use of biotechnology in agriculture?
A
increased yield
B
increased use of pesticides
C
increased cost
D
increased use of preservatives
10) In which area would biotechnology have the greatest effect on agriculture?
A
development of biopharmaceuticals
B
development of biodegradable plastics
C
development of biological pesticides
D
development of biological weapons
11) Which project is most likely to be worked on by a biotechnician?
A
designing lightweight, strong metallic alloys for use in car manufacturing
B
developing plants with resistance to high temperatures
C
developing architectural designs for houses in floodplains
D
discovering different isotopes of existing elements in the periodic table
12) Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society?
A
DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence
B
insulin production by bacteria
C
genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields
D
organ cloning for use in transplants
13) Which is most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?
A
cost of the technology
B
benefits of the technology outweighing the harm
C
advantage of the technology
D
public opinion of the technology
14) Farmers use insecticides and fertilizers on their fruit and vegetable crops. Which best describes the effect of these chemicals?
A
The crops yield more fruits and vegetables.
B
The crops yield smaller fruits and vegetables
C
The crops are more susceptible to insect damage.
D
The crops require less water and nutrients to grow.
15) Which improvement to agriculture is most likely a result of biotechnology?
A
increased land
B
increased fertilizer
C
decreased productivity
D
increased productivity
16) A company that creates hair dye would most likely employ a biotechnician for which job?
A
creating cost-effective packaging
B
developing new colors
C
developing a product that will be safe for consumers
D
researching trends
17) Which best describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?
A
the short-term use of genetically modified crops in famine-stricken countries
B
the development of genetically modified crops which are resistant to herbicides
C
the long-term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops
D
the use of genetically modified crops to increase potential yield
18) Which is a benefit of genetically modified foods?
A
The cost of research is included in the cost to the consumer.
B
When foods are genetically modified, they are completely resistant to disease and drought.
C
The cost of food will decrease, and the quality of food will increase.
D
When foods are genetically modified, they no longer need to be studied
19) How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single plot of land?
A
The land could produce several harvests at once.
B
The land could require moderate temperatures for crops to grow.
C
The land could produce more food than before
D
The land could require more fertilizer for crops to grow.
20) Which is the most likely result of having a large number of biotechnology companies located in North Carolina?
A
improvement in crop yields
B
decrease in vaccine effectiveness
C
decrease in available jobs
D
increase in antibiotic resistance
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