Plant Biotechnology Quiz 18 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which best describes the process where genes from one organism are inserted into the DNA of another organism?

Correct Answer: D) Genetic engineering.

2. Which is a way the agricultural biotechnology industry could have a positive impact on the world?

Correct Answer: C) By reducing the need for countries to import and transport foods great distances.

3. Which category does the following biotechnology fall under?Doctors have used genetic testing to devise the first treatment for MS in 20 years.

Correct Answer: C) Medical.

4. Feeding and treating animals, and maintaining their living space, is called:

Correct Answer: D) Animal husbandry.

5. Which could be a serious negative effect of introducing genetically altered species into the general environment?

Correct Answer: C) The diversity could be lost because the genetically altered species would all be similar.

6. Organisms that have foreign DNA inserted from a different species are called

Correct Answer: A) Transgenic.

7. RNA interference helps in

Correct Answer: C) Cell defence.

8. When using bioremediation, what happens to the bacteria when the pollutants are cleaned up?

Correct Answer: C) The bacteria run out of food and die off naturally.

9. Which of the following is NOT a concern of biotechnology?

Correct Answer: C) Concerns that we will harvest too much food for the global population.

10. Which is an example of bioremediation?

Correct Answer: B) Bacteria is used to clean up oil spills.

11. Which best describes how using engineered crops can impact the economy of North Carolina?

Correct Answer: D) Increased crop yields and increased income for farmers.

12. A runner is preparing to run a long race. Which would provide the highest level of energy for the runner?

Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates.

13. Using genetic engineering to create an exact copy of your cat is an example of:

Correct Answer: D) Cloning.

14. BST hormone that is given to cows to help increase their milk production by as much as 20%.

Correct Answer: A) Agriculture.

15. What is the benefit of geneticially modified organisms?

Correct Answer: A) They may be better looking or more productive/effective.

16. Which of these is a concern about the use of biotechnology?

Correct Answer: D) Creation of new pathogens.

17. What does Bio mean?

Correct Answer: A) Life.

18. Which of the following is an advantage of genetically modified crops?

Correct Answer: A) Resistance to pests.

19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of biotechnology techniques in agriculture?

Correct Answer: D) The freezing point of crops may be heightened to make sure they freeze sooner, shortening the growing season.

20. Strawberries have been genetically modified to resist frost. How does this benefit farmers?

Correct Answer: A) A longer growing season.