Biotechnology

Question 1

What is biotechnology?

Answer 1

the use of living organisms or their products to develop useful products and processes.

Question 2

True or False: Biotechnology only involves genetic engineering.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is the primary goal of agricultural biotechnology?

Answer 3

To improve crop yields, resistance to pests, and nutritional quality.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: ___________ is a technique used in biotechnology for altering the genetic material of an organism.

Answer 4

Genetic engineering

Question 5

What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?

Answer 5

An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

Question 6

True or false: the production of insulin is an application of biotechnology in medicine.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of biotechnology? A) Red Biotechnology B) Green Biotechnology C) Blue Biotechnology D) Yellow Biotechnology

Answer 7

D) Yellow Biotechnology

Question 8

What does ‘red biotechnology’ refer to?

Answer 8

Biotechnology applied to medical processes.

Question 9

True or False: Bioremediation is a biotechnological process that uses organisms to clean up environmental contaminants.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is synthetic biology?

Answer 10

A field of biotechnology that involves designing and constructing new biological parts, devices, and systems.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: What is a common method used for cloning in biotechnology? A) PCR B) Gel electrophoresis C) Restriction enzymes D) DNA sequencing

Answer 11

C) Restriction enzymes

Question 12

Fill in the blank: ___________ is the process of using microorganisms to produce valuable products.

Answer 12

Fermentation

Question 13

What is CRISPR technology used for?

Answer 13

To edit genes within organisms.

Question 14

True or False: Stem cell research is an application of biotechnology.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the purpose of the Human Genome Project?

Answer 15

To map and understand all the genes of the human species.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a benefit of using GMOs? A) Increased resistance to diseases B) Reduced biodiversity C) High costs D) None of the above

Answer 16

A) Increased resistance to diseases

Question 17

What are biofuels?

Answer 17

Renewable energy sources produced from organic materials.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: ___________ is a biotechnological method used to produce antibodies.

Answer 18

Monoclonal antibody technology

Question 19

True or False: Biotechnology can be used in the production of biodegradable plastics.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What role do enzymes play in biotechnology?

Answer 20

They act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a method of DNA analysis? A) Chromatography B) ELISA C) Gel electrophoresis D) None of the above

Answer 21

C) Gel electrophoresis

Question 22

What is the function of a plasmid in genetic engineering?

Answer 22

To serve as a vector for transferring genetic material into a host cell.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The ___________ is a tool for cutting DNA at specific sequences.

Answer 23

restriction enzyme

Question 24

True or False: All biotechnological processes are safe for the environment.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What is biopharmaceuticals?

Answer 25

Medicines produced using biotechnology.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an ethical concern in biotechnology? A) Genetic discrimination B) Food security C) Environmental impact D) All of the above

Answer 26

D) All of the above

Question 27

What is the purpose of tissue engineering?

Answer 27

To create artificial organs and tissues for transplantation.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: ___________ is the study of how genes are expressed and regulated.

Answer 28

Genomics

Question 29

True or False: Biotechnology can contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What is the primary focus of environmental biotechnology?

Answer 30

Using biological processes to solve environmental problems.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a technique used for DNA sequencing? A) Sanger sequencing B) Western blotting C) PCR D) Southern blotting

Answer 31

A) Sanger sequencing

Question 32

What are probiotics?

Answer 32

Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: ___________ is the process of introducing foreign DNA into a cell.

Answer 33

Transformation

Question 34

True or False: Bioinformatics combines biology and computer science.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What is the significance of patenting biotechnological inventions?

Answer 35

To protect intellectual property and encourage innovation.

Question 36

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common use of biotechnology in food production? A) Fermentation B) Pasteurization C) Freezing D) Canning

Answer 36

A) Fermentation

Question 37

What is gene therapy?

Answer 37

A technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease.

Question 38

Fill in the blank: ___________ refers to the manipulation of an organism's genetic material to produce desired traits.

Answer 38

Genetic modification

Question 39

True or False: All GMOs are harmful to human health.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

What is the role of regulatory agencies in biotechnology?

Answer 40

To ensure safety and efficacy of biotechnological products.

Question 41

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stem cells? A) Ability to differentiate B) Unlimited supply C) Self-renewal D) Pluripotency

Answer 41

B) Unlimited supply

Question 42

What is the main challenge facing biotechnology in agriculture?

Answer 42

Public acceptance and regulatory hurdles.