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