Plant Biotechnology Quiz 16 (20 MCQs)

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1. Who is known as the father of genetics because of his research with pea plants and hybridization?

Correct Answer: B) Gregor Mendel.

2. What type of science allows us to alter the DNA of a bacterial cell to produce human insulin?

Correct Answer: D) Biotechnology.

3. Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and give off:

Correct Answer: A) Oxygen.

4. Farmers use insecticides and fertilizers on their fruit and vegetable crops. Which best describes the effect of these chemicals?

Correct Answer: D) The crops yield more fruits and vegetables.

5. Which of the following careers would a student studying biotechnology most likely pursue?

Correct Answer: C) Agricultural research.

6. The first successful transgenic animal in 1980 was a:

Correct Answer: D) Mouse.

7. Which statement best describes a cloned population?

Correct Answer: C) There are usually no variations in genotypes.

8. A vector is

Correct Answer: B) DNA that carries and inserts a new gene.

9. Dr. Norman Borlaug won a Nobel Prize for Peace in 1970 for his efforts to:

Correct Answer: D) Improve wheat to fight starvation in developing countries.

10. Which of the following could be the source of new applications in biotechnology

Correct Answer: A) Bacteria.

11. Some people are concerned that genetically engineered crop plants could

Correct Answer: A) Transmit their new genes to the wild plant species producing "superweeds".

12. How does building new biotechnology research facilities in North Carolina most directly impact the economy?

Correct Answer: A) The number of available jobs is increased.

13. Which was most likely the earliest way biotechnology was studied by humans?

Correct Answer: D) Breeding better varieties of crops and livestock.

14. Which is a way the agricultural industry could have a positive impact on the environment?

Correct Answer: C) By reducing the need for countries to import food.

15. What process could cure genetic disorders by replacing defective genes with working genes?

Correct Answer: B) Gene therapy.

16. The first biotech food on the market that could be transported without bruising?

Correct Answer: C) Tomato.

17. Which of the following would be a benefit of a genetically engineered crop?

Correct Answer: C) Increased pest resistance.

18. Which of these would be a concern about the use of genetic engineering crop plants?

Correct Answer: A) Escape of the modified gene to wild plant populations.

19. You see a pile of grass clippings, cornstalks, and tomato stems that are decaying. What is it?

Correct Answer: B) A compost heap.

20. Dr. Ben Carson gained world-wide recognition for his work in separating Siamese twins who were joined at the back of the head. Dr. Carson is a:

Correct Answer: B) Neurosurgeon.