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Which of these is the best definition of biotechnology?
a) the study of chemical processes in living things
b) the use and application of living things and science
c) the application of engineering principles to solve medical problems
d)

The dog breed shown below has been bred for many generations. It has been bred for its small size and friendly temperament. This is an example of…
a) Cloning
b) Artificial Selection
c) Genetic Engineering
d) Asexual Reproduction

At one time, farmers had to spray insecticides on their fields to protect their crops from insects. Today, farmers can buy seeds that produce plants that are resistant to many insects. Which process contributed to the development of these seeds?
a) Cloning
b) Artificial Selection
c) Genetic Engineering
d) Asexual Reproduction

Roses now come in several colors such as orange and purple. Which process are florists most likely to use in creating these new flowers?
a) genetic cloning
b) protein synthesis
c) artificial selection
d) asexual reproduction

Which of the following best describes a career in biotechnology?
a) Athena uses a sophisticated telescope to observe stars.
b) Zach tracks the number of fish that inhabit a certain coastal sea.
c) Vincent modifies the DNA of bacteria to study the function of their genes.
d) Lindsey writes computer programs that models the 3-D structure of chemicals

Which of these uses of biotechnology would be most beneficial for the environment?
a) Using bacteria to remove algae
b) A fertilizer to improve plant size
c) Treating wastewater with bacteria
d) A liquid to help dog breath

Mules are created using a horse and a donkey. If a scientist wants to make a genetic duplicate of the mule, what process would he use?
a) cloning
b) Artificial Selection
c)
d)

Which choice would be the most environmentally friendly way to clean an oil spill?
a) using hoses to wash the oil away
b) using microbes to degrade the oil
c) using chemicals to break up the oil
d) using sponges to mop up as much oil as possible

If a company genetically modifies corn to produce an odor that repels insects, which best describes how the corn was modified?
a) by crop rotation techniques
b) by chemical exposure
c) by harvesting at different times
d) by techniques used in biotechnology

How has genetic engineering helped farming?
a) by developing better fertilizer for crops
b) by creating crops that resist some diseases
c) by producing soil that makes crops grow better
d) by producing soil that makes crops grow better

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