GMOs
What is involved in creating genetically modified bacteria?
using biotechnology techniques to alter their genes
A number of biotechnology projects in NC involve genomics. What is genomics?
The study of genes and how they function.
How can the use of transgenic crops help meet the world's demand for food?
by increasing crop production, making more nutritious foods, by making foods that don't go bad as quickly
Which of the following topics would a student studying biotechnology study?
(electrical engineering, astronomy, agriculture)
agriculture
How does it benefit the environment if a country can produce enough food to feed its own people and not have to import food?
-less use of fossil fuels to ship food from other countries
-less use of fossil fuels and other resources to distribute the food once in the country
How do biotechnology researchers create a corn plant that contains more protein?
by altering the DNA of the corn plant
What is the benefit of giving farm animals vaccines?
So they don't get sick.
To produce healthier farm animals.
Genetic engineering has directly increased productivity in which US industry?
(agriculture, automobile manufacturing, media)
Agriculture
How did farmers first probably use biotechnology (before scientists knew about DNA, etc) to produce better crops and livestock?
What organisms are used to create synthetic insulin for diabetic patients?
How are bacterial cells able to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans?
The bacteria have been genetically altered to contain the DNA needed produce insulin.
What is genetic engineering?
Adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another organism
(creating hybrid plants, creating transgenic species, creating jobs, creating medicines)
creating jobs
(pharmaceutical salesman, pharmaceutical technician, pharmacist)
pharmaceutical technician
What name is giving to "fish farming"--raising salmon in tanks to be sold to restaurants and grocery stores?
aquaculture
By what process are pure-bred dogs produced?
selective breeding
Inappropriate use of medical information
What is most likely the greatest economic benefit for NC from biotechnology?
(improved DNA testing for crimes, fewer people needing insulin, increased disease-resistant crops with greater yield)
increased disease-resistant crops with greater yield
A company that creates hair dye would most likely employ a biotechnician to:
(research trends, develop new colors, test the safety of products, create attractive packaging)
What improvement in agriculture is most likely a result of biotechnology?
(increased land, increased fertilizer, increased productivity)
increased productivity
Tomatoes are genetically modified to have a longer shelf life. What is a concern people have with eating genetically-modified tomatoes?
The DNA used to modify the tomatoes could somehow affect the DNA of the person eating the tomato.
What describes a controversial issue associated with the use of GM crops?
(the use of GM to increase yield, the use of GM to help famine-stricken countries, long-term effects that may arise from the use of GM crops)
long term effects that may arise from the use of GM crops
How is increased yield a positive result of biotechnology in agriculture?
Farmers are able to grow more crops on the same amount of land.
How does knowledge about human genetics best help doctors?
(Doctors can remove damaged genes, Doctors can change sick patient's genes, Doctors can predict who is at risk to develop a genetic disease.)
Doctors can predict who is at risk to develop a genetic disease.
How could you know if a food product contained genetically modified ingredients?
You might not be able to!!
<***They aren't labeled as GM. Food companies are proud to tell you when they are non-GMO!>