SCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY EXAM
REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which is an example of scientists using biotechnology
to benefit aquaculture?
producing a faster-growing salmon species
Which best describes a controversial issue associated
with the use of genetically modified crops?
the long-term effects which may arise from the use of
genetically modified crops
Which would least likely be a result of biotechnology
in agriculture?
increase in soil erosion
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 biofuels locally as a
replacement?
Unemployment would increase.
North Carolina has over 400 biotechnology
companies. How would the economy most likely
change if that number were reduced by half
The economy would decline because of job loss.
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
REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which is an example of scientists using biotechnology
to benefit aquaculture?
producing a faster-growing salmon species
Which best describes a controversial issue associated
with the use of genetically modified crops?
the long-term effects which may arise from the use of
genetically modified crops
Which would least likely be a result of biotechnology
in agriculture?
increase in soil erosion
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 biofuels locally as a
replacement?
Unemployment would increase.
North Carolina has over 400 biotechnology
companies. How would the economy most likely
change if that number were reduced by half
The economy would decline because of job loss.
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
