Plant Biotechnology Quiz 13 (20 MCQs)

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1. For most agricultural and health care careers, what type of shoes should be worn?

Correct Answer: D) Shoes appropriate to the profession.

2. Conducting an activity in the daily routine of our society is said to be

Correct Answer: B) Real world experience.

3. If a company genetically modifies corn to produce an odor that repels insects, which best describes how the corn was modified?

Correct Answer: D) By techniques used in biotechnology.

4. Which describes one of the earliest forms of Biotechnology?

Correct Answer: B) Selectively breeding dogs to create a new breed.

5. Why is the number of biotechnology careers most likely increasing across the U.S.?

Correct Answer: D) They are needed to meet the public demand for new food products and medicines.

6. Which of these is another name for genetic engineering?

Correct Answer: C) Gene splicing.

7. How does biotechnology most benefit the economy of North Carolina?

Correct Answer: D) Creation of jobs.

8. Which statement reflects the greatest concern for genetically modified crops (GMO)?

Correct Answer: D) Genes for herbicide resistance might be transferred to weeds by cross-pollination.

9. Which category does the following biotechnology fall under?Using CODIS to link criminals to other crimes they may have committed.

Correct Answer: A) Forensic.

10. What is a biggest benefit of using biotechnologies in agriculture?

Correct Answer: D) Increase crop yield.

11. DNA microinjection into the egg has been used to produce which of the following transgenic animals?

Correct Answer: D) All of these.

12. Which describes a risk of biotechnology?

Correct Answer: C) Health insurance companies may refuse to insure people who have genes for disease.

13. In 1750 BC, the Sumerians are credited with being the first to use biotechnology. What did they make?

Correct Answer: B) Beer.

14. Wes graduated with a degree in biotechnology. For which job is he best qualified?

Correct Answer: C) Laboratory researcher.

15. Most farmworkers and laborers require how much educational preparation?

Correct Answer: A) On-the-job training.

16. How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in the environment?

Correct Answer: A) By developing crops which are resistant to winter weather.

17. Using oil eating bacteria to clean up an oil spill is called?

Correct Answer: B) Bioremediation.

18. What is NOT a reason to genetically modify plants?

Correct Answer: C) To produce fewer plants.

19. What is a benefit of using biotechnologies in agriculture?

Correct Answer: D) Increase crop yield.

20. What is the WORST question for a farmer to ask when determining whether or not to grow transgenic plants?(

Correct Answer: D) Will the transgenic plant offer any information in studying human genes?.