SCI ED 260 CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY

“Biotechnology”

MULTIPLE CHOICE.

Directions: Read each question carefully and encircle the best answer. (1 pt. each)

1. What discipline of science is concern with the use of living cells to develop or
manipulate products for specific purposes, such as genetically modified
foods?
a) Cell Biology
b) Bioinformatics
c) Biotechnology
d) Genetic Engineering

2. Which of the following is an example of a modern biotechnology application?

a) Using antibiotics to treat bacterial infections

b) Planting crops using traditional farming methods
c) Building bridges using steel and concrete
d) Writing computer software for a new application

3. What is the primary goal of genetic engineering in biotechnology?

a) To create new species of plants and animals

b) To modify the genetic makeup of organisms for specific purposes
c) To study the genetic diversity of populations
d) To produce energy from renewable sources

4. Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified organism

(GMO)?

a) A dog breed with unique fur coloration

b) A tomato engineered to resist pests
c) A naturally occurring strain of wheat
d) A species of fish found in a remote lake

5. What is the role of enzymes in biotechnology?

a) To regulate cellular processes in organisms

b) To catalyze chemical reactions in biological systems
c) To store genetic information in DNA
d) To provide structural support to cells
6. Which of the following refers to the application of biotechnology to
manufacture pharmaceutical products?

a) Blue Technology
b) Green Biotechnology
c) Red Technology
d) White Technology

7. What is the purpose of recombinant DNA technology?

a) To create genetically identical organisms

b) To combine DNA from different sources into a single molecule
c) To study the function of individual genes
d) To produce energy from organic waste

8. Which of the following areas is the Bacillus thuringiensis commonly used?

a) Medicine and Healthcare

b) Crop Production and Agriculture
c) Food Processing
d) Environmental Protection

9. What is the term for the process of transferring genes from one organism to
another?

a) Gene expression
b) Gene cloning
c) Gene therapy
d) Gene splicing

10. Which of the following is a potential benefit of biotechnology?

a) Increased environmental pollution

b) Enhanced food security and agricultural productivity
c) Reduced biodiversity and species extinction
d) Accelerated climate change