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Biotechnology

Question 1 of 7

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

When researchers come up with different types of biotechnology, they all center around the manipulation of .

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Question 2 of 7

1

According to the lesson article, how many farmers around the world use biotechnology to improve crop yield?

Select one of the following:

  • 100,000

  • 1,000,000

  • 13.3 Million

  • 100 trillion

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

1

Because of biotechnology, what is the most likely outcome in 5 years?

Select one of the following:

  • DNA sequencing will become faster and cheaper

  • Days will become longer and hotter

  • Batteries will increase the time they can hold a charge

  • Human hearing will significantly improve.

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

1

Which of the items below is an application of biotechnology?

Select one of the following:

  • Improvement of steel by adding more carbon

  • Changing carbon structure to be lighter and stronger.

  • Integrating nano particles into clothing to protect from UV rays

  • Inserting insulin gene into a cow so it produces milk with added insulin.

Explanation

Question 5 of 7

2

Restriction enzymes act similar to a pair of scissors.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 6 of 7

1

The general term for taking one piece of DNA and adding it to another.

Select one of the following:

  • RNA

  • Recombinant DNA

  • Enzyme

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Question 7 of 7

2

If you found a gene that makes plants taste bad to insects, what would be a benefit of inserting this gene into a corn leaf?

Select one of the following:

  • Plants would be more likely to be infested with insects

  • Crop yields would decrease over time

  • The ears of corn we eat would be healthier

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