BIOTECHNOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND THEIR COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What is involved in creating genetically modified
bacteria
using biotechnology techniques
Many countries in the world eat a diet consisting
mostly of rice which is filling but is often low in
nutritional value. Which one of these biotechnologies
could be used to create a more nutritional rice?
genetic modification of current rice plants
Which would most likely result in the largest
economic benefit to North Carolina?
North Carolina making a long-standing commitment to
biotechnology development
Which is most important when investigating ethical
issues in biotechnology?
benefits of the technology outweighing the harm
How has genetic modification most likely affected the
safety and availability of fruits and vegetables?
It has increased the safety and availability of fruits and
vegetables.
To help meet the world's demand for food, which
biotechnological process is most likely to be used by
agricultural industries
use of transgenic crops
, How does biotechnology most benefit the economy of
North Carolina?
creation of jobs
Which is an example of scientists using biotechnology
to benefit aquaculture?
producing a faster-growing salmon species
Personal medical records become more available and
more detailed because of biotechnological research.
Based on this information, which is a major concern
to the public
inappropriate use of medical information
In which area would biotechnology have the greatest
effect on agriculture?
development of biological pesticides
Which is a concern of scientists when genetically
modifying plants?
There will be a decrease in biodiversity.
Which application of biotechnology is of greatest
economic benefit to North Carolina?
development of livestock that produce higher quality meat
How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single
plot of land?
The land could produce more food than before.
Farmers use insecticides and fertilizers on their fruit
and vegetable crops. Which best describes the effect
of these chemicals?
The crops yield more fruits and vegetables.
Tomatoes are genetically modified to have a longer
shelf life, slowing the ripening and softening of the
tomato. Which best describes a concern people have
with eating genetically-modified tomatoes?
QUESTIONS AND THEIR COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What is involved in creating genetically modified
bacteria
using biotechnology techniques
Many countries in the world eat a diet consisting
mostly of rice which is filling but is often low in
nutritional value. Which one of these biotechnologies
could be used to create a more nutritional rice?
genetic modification of current rice plants
Which would most likely result in the largest
economic benefit to North Carolina?
North Carolina making a long-standing commitment to
biotechnology development
Which is most important when investigating ethical
issues in biotechnology?
benefits of the technology outweighing the harm
How has genetic modification most likely affected the
safety and availability of fruits and vegetables?
It has increased the safety and availability of fruits and
vegetables.
To help meet the world's demand for food, which
biotechnological process is most likely to be used by
agricultural industries
use of transgenic crops
, How does biotechnology most benefit the economy of
North Carolina?
creation of jobs
Which is an example of scientists using biotechnology
to benefit aquaculture?
producing a faster-growing salmon species
Personal medical records become more available and
more detailed because of biotechnological research.
Based on this information, which is a major concern
to the public
inappropriate use of medical information
In which area would biotechnology have the greatest
effect on agriculture?
development of biological pesticides
Which is a concern of scientists when genetically
modifying plants?
There will be a decrease in biodiversity.
Which application of biotechnology is of greatest
economic benefit to North Carolina?
development of livestock that produce higher quality meat
How can biotechnology affect agriculture on a single
plot of land?
The land could produce more food than before.
Farmers use insecticides and fertilizers on their fruit
and vegetable crops. Which best describes the effect
of these chemicals?
The crops yield more fruits and vegetables.
Tomatoes are genetically modified to have a longer
shelf life, slowing the ripening and softening of the
tomato. Which best describes a concern people have
with eating genetically-modified tomatoes?
