Plant Biotechnology Quiz 15 (20 MCQs)

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1. Using poplar trees to remove toxins from soil is called what?
2. How many total atoms in H2O?
3. Scientists have been able to cause some bacteria to produce insulin. In which area of science would these scientists most likely work?
4. What is the name of the tiny plant inside a seed?
5. James Watson and Francis Crick were rewarded for their work win the discovery of DNA's structure in 1953. What did they win?
6. What have scientists been able to do as a result of mapping the human genome?
7. The study of the interaction between a living organism and the environment is called
8. Gene therapy can be used to do which of the following?
9. Which category does the following biotechnology fall under?Using biodiesel instead of petroleum based fuels.
10. In which field would a student most likely pursue a career after obtaining a degree in biotechnology?
11. A calf with a pair of white genes is all white, a calf with red genes is red, and a calf with one white and one red gene has a roan coat. If two red cows have four calves, what color are the calves?
12. 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 bio-fuels locally as a replacement?
13. Farmers implant a gene into a species of tomato plants. The tomato then ripens faster and stays firm. Which best describes the benefit for consumers?
14. Stem cell research has been a controversial subject in past years. What is the reason for this?
15. Gregor Mendel mixed different types of peas to bring out their desirable traits. This iscalled:
16. A goat whos DNA was changed to make spider silk is an example of what?
17. Gel electrophoresis separates DNA based on its
18. Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?
19. What do the these industrial products have in common:vitamins, antibiotics, acids, and glues?
20. In 1982, Humulin was produced by this company Genentech which was one of the first biotechnology in the U.S. for the treatment of diabetese. What is significant about this?