This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Agriculture > Plant > Biotechnology > Plant Biotechnology – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Plant Biotechnology Quiz 12 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What enzyme joins the ends of two strands of nucleic acid? A) Ligase. B) Synthetase. C) Polymerase. D) Helicase. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ligase. 2. What is one benefit of giving farm animals vaccines? A) It kills insects that attack farm animals. B) It reduces the cost of farm animals. C) It produces healthier farm animals. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It produces healthier farm animals. 3. Which type of bioengineered foods might provide consumers with a healthier diet? A) Foods that do not need to be refrigerated. B) Foods lower in saturated fats. C) Foods with large amounts of preservatives. D) Foods higher in simple starches. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Foods lower in saturated fats. 4. Which of the following techniques separates molecules based on size to help match DNA samples from crime scenes? A) Creating transgenic organisms. B) Gene therapy. C) Gel electrophoresis. D) Cloning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gel electrophoresis. 5. What is the biggest benefit for biotechnologies being researched in North Carolina? A) Fewer scientists move to NC. B) Less farms in NC. C) More jobs move to NC. D) More animals are modified in NC. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) More jobs move to NC. 6. Which field of science is most likely responsible for developing techniques to help a patient who has third-degree burns? A) Biotechnology. B) Virology. C) Botany. D) Ecology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Biotechnology. 7. Which question may be asked and researched by someone who is arguing against the use of genetically modified crops? A) Will the prices of crops increase because the seeds for genetically modified crops are more expensive and this may drive small farmers out of business?. B) Have genetically modified crops allowed farmers to save money on insecticides and pesticides?. C) Will genetically modified crops reduce the amount of land and energy used by farms because they have high yields?. D) Have genetically modified crops shown improvements in nutrition for consumers compared to non-genetically modified crops?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Will the prices of crops increase because the seeds for genetically modified crops are more expensive and this may drive small farmers out of business?. 8. Rice does not provide enough of certain vitamins. How could biotechnology be used to change this? A) Using a high nitrogen fertilzer. B) Using herbicide to get rid of weeds. C) Genetic modification of rice plants that are pest resistant and to produce vitamins they cannot make without biotechnology. D) Using pesticide to get rid of pests that can harm the crop. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Genetic modification of rice plants that are pest resistant and to produce vitamins they cannot make without biotechnology. 9. Which best describes the process where genes from one organism are inserted into the DNA of another organism? A) Genetic evolution. B) Genetic adaption. C) Genetic engineering. D) Genetic coding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Genetic engineering. 10. Which is a way the agricultural biotechnology industry could have a positive impact on the world? A) By producing crops that are not resistant to bacteria. B) By making robots to replace large farm machines. C) By reducing the need for countries to import and transport foods great distances. D) By increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By reducing the need for countries to import and transport foods great distances. 11. Which category does the following biotechnology fall under?Doctors have used genetic testing to devise the first treatment for MS in 20 years. A) Medical. B) Consumer Goods. C) Forensic. D) Agricultural. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Medical. 12. Feeding and treating animals, and maintaining their living space, is called: A) Veterinary medicine. B) Artificial insemination. C) Animal breeding. D) Animal husbandry. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Animal husbandry. 13. Which could be a serious negative effect of introducing genetically altered species into the general environment? A) The natural species could sicken the genetically altered species, making them die out. B) The natural species could be killed by interaction with the genetically altered species. C) The diversity could be lost because the genetically altered species would all be similar. D) The environment could have too many species to support, causing the species to find new habitats. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The diversity could be lost because the genetically altered species would all be similar. 14. Organisms that have foreign DNA inserted from a different species are called A) Adenoviruses. B) Transgenic. C) Haploid. D) Transmutated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transgenic. 15. RNA interference helps in A) Cell differentiation. B) Cell defence. C) Micropropagation. D) Cell proliferation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cell defence. 16. When using bioremediation, what happens to the bacteria when the pollutants are cleaned up? A) The area is treated with antibiotics. B) The area is treated with concentrated oxygen. C) The bacteria run out of food and die off naturally. D) They die due to a lack of oxygen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The bacteria run out of food and die off naturally. 17. Which of the following is NOT a concern of biotechnology? A) Ethical concerns with cloning humans. B) Health concerns about eating genetically modified foods. C) Concerns that we will harvest too much food for the global population. D) Environmental concerns of releasing genetically modified organisms into an ecosystem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concerns that we will harvest too much food for the global population. 18. Which is an example of bioremediation? A) Bacteria is used to produce insulin. B) Bacteria is used to clean up oil spills. C) Cells are grown over a scaffold to make new body parts. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bacteria is used to clean up oil spills. 19. Which best describes how using engineered crops can impact the economy of North Carolina? A) Increased jobs in the field of agriculture. B) Decreased availability of productive land. C) Decreased crop yields and decreased income for farmers. D) Increased crop yields and increased income for farmers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Increased crop yields and increased income for farmers. 20. A runner is preparing to run a long race. Which would provide the highest level of energy for the runner? A) Carbohydrates. B) Proteins. C) Vitamins. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbohydrates. 21. Using genetic engineering to create an exact copy of your cat is an example of: A) DNA fingerprinting. B) Gene therapy. C) Cloning. D) Protein synthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cloning. 22. BST hormone that is given to cows to help increase their milk production by as much as 20%. A) Agriculture. B) Environment. C) Industry. D) Medicine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agriculture. 23. What is the benefit of geneticially modified organisms? A) They may be better looking or more productive/effective. B) They are higher in population. C) They live longer/stronger. D) They are easily reproduced. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They may be better looking or more productive/effective. 24. Which of these is a concern about the use of biotechnology? A) Increased job opportunities. B) Creation of new pathogens. C) Increased crop yield. D) Development of new vaccines. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Creation of new pathogens. 25. What does Bio mean? A) Life. B) Skillfully made; tool. C) Study of. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Life. 26. Which of the following is an advantage of genetically modified crops? A) Resistance to pests. B) Unknown side effects. C) Public outrage and debate. D) Increased seed cost. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Resistance to pests. 27. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of biotechnology techniques in agriculture? A) The speed of development for crops can be increased, resulting in a more productive growing season. B) The nutritional content of crops can be increased. C) The survival rates of crops may be increased. D) The freezing point of crops may be heightened to make sure they freeze sooner, shortening the growing season. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The freezing point of crops may be heightened to make sure they freeze sooner, shortening the growing season. 28. Strawberries have been genetically modified to resist frost. How does this benefit farmers? A) A larger berry. B) A longer growing season. C) Easier harvesting. D) A pest-resistant berry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A longer growing season. 29. Biobased energy companies want to replace fossil fuels with biofuels like ethanol made from A) Viruses. B) Corn. C) Rain water. D) Seaweed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Corn. 30. Scientists consider genetically altering cedar trees so they are more resistant to root rot. Which is the most accurate statement regarding the alteration? A) Genetic alteration should never be considered as an option. B) Genetically altering the trees would endanger the species. C) The population of cedar trees would increase and grow healthier. D) The demand for cedar trees would be reduced because of possible negative consequences of genetic alterations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The population of cedar trees would increase and grow healthier. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesPlant QuizzesAgriculture QuizzesPlant Biotechnology Quiz 1Plant Biotechnology Quiz 2Plant Biotechnology Quiz 3Plant Biotechnology Quiz 4Plant Biotechnology Quiz 5Plant Biotechnology Quiz 6Plant Biotechnology Quiz 7Plant Biotechnology Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books