Question 1

Combining DNA from different sources is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genomics 
B)  bioinformatics 
C)  bioremediation 
D)  nanotechnology 
E)  recombinant DNA technology 
A)  genomics 
B)  bioinformatics 
C)  bioremediation 
D)  nanotechnology 
E)  recombinant DNA technology E

Question 2

Which area of biotechnology primarily involves using living organisms to process, degrade, and clean up environmental pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genomics 
B)  Bioinformatics 
C)  Bioremediation 
D)  Marine biotechnology 
E)  Agricultural biotechnology 
A)  Genomics 
B)  Bioinformatics 
C)  Bioremediation 
D)  Marine biotechnology 
E)  Agricultural biotechnology C

Question 3

Explain at least two differences between a traditional pharmaceutical product and a biotechnology product.

Accepted Answer

A traditional pharmaceutical product is typically a small molecule synthesized by chemists and made into a pill form, which can be orally administered to a patient
A biotechnology product is usually a large molecule that cannot be synthesized or taken orally. It must be produced in a cell line, purified from the cell line, and ultimately formulated to be administered to a patient by injection.

Question 4

What are some nonscience job opportunities in a biotechnology company? Why would it still be useful to have some science background for these positions?

Accepted Answer

Some nonscience biotechnology jobs inclu

Question 5

Studying the entire complement of DNA in an organism's cells is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genomics 
B)  bioinformatics 
C)  bioremediation 
D)  nanotechnology 
E)  recombinant DNA technology 
A)  genomics 
B)  bioinformatics 
C)  bioremediation 
D)  nanotechnology 
E)  recombinant DNA technology

Question 6

________ involves farm-raising finfish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic organisms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biopharming 
B)  Aquaculture 
C)  Pharmacogenomics 
D)  Bioremediation 
E)  Transgenic technology 
A)  Biopharming 
B)  Aquaculture 
C)  Pharmacogenomics 
D)  Bioremediation 
E)  Transgenic technology

Question 7

________ is the use of genes for treating human genetic disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics 
B)  Genomics 
C)  Pharmacogenomics 
D)  Gene therapy 
E)  Recombinant DNA technology 
A)  Genetics 
B)  Genomics 
C)  Pharmacogenomics 
D)  Gene therapy 
E)  Recombinant DNA technology

Question 8

________ is the use of living organisms or their products to clean up the environment, improve human health, and provide more nutritious and disease-free food.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bioremediation 
B)  Biotechnology 
C)  Genetic engineering 
D)  Biodegradation 
E)  Bioprocessing 
A)  Bioremediation 
B)  Biotechnology 
C)  Genetic engineering 
D)  Biodegradation 
E)  Bioprocessing

Question 9

Discuss some examples of different fields of biotechnology and what they study (e.g., bioremediation, which is used to assist in the clean-up of chemical spills, etc.).

Accepted Answer

Biotechnology encompasses a wide range o

Question 10

The use of computer hardware and software to analyze biological data, such as DNA sequence comparison data, is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genomics 
B)  bioinformatics 
C)  bioremediation 
D)  nanotechnology 
E)  recombinant DNA technology 
A)  genomics 
B)  bioinformatics 
C)  bioremediation 
D)  nanotechnology 
E)  recombinant DNA technology

Question 11

Selective breeding involves ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic engineering of animals and plants to improve growth characteristics 
B)  mating organisms with desirable characteristics 
C)  the use of fermentation to produce biotechnology products 
D)  combining sperm and egg cells from different species to produce hybrid organisms 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  genetic engineering of animals and plants to improve growth characteristics 
B)  mating organisms with desirable characteristics 
C)  the use of fermentation to produce biotechnology products 
D)  combining sperm and egg cells from different species to produce hybrid organisms 
E)  None of these choices

Question 12

________ is customized medicine based on a person's genetics.

Accepted Answer

A)  Genomics 
B)  Bioinformatics 
C)  Bioremediation 
D)  Pharmacogenomics 
E)  Recombinant DNA technology 
A)  Genomics 
B)  Bioinformatics 
C)  Bioremediation 
D)  Pharmacogenomics 
E)  Recombinant DNA technology

Question 13

Scientists at the biotechnology company Genentech created the first recombinant DNA product for use in humans. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1982, this product was ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a gene chip 
B)  chymosin 
C)  insulin 
D)  human growth hormone 
E)  erythropoietin 
A)  a gene chip 
B)  chymosin 
C)  insulin 
D)  human growth hormone 
E)  erythropoietin

Question 14

Subtle differences in DNA sequences that vary from person to person are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genomics 
B)  chromosomes 
C)  DNA microarrays 
D)  pharmacogenomics 
E)  single-nucleotide polymorphisms 
A)  genomics 
B)  chromosomes 
C)  DNA microarrays 
D)  pharmacogenomics 
E)  single-nucleotide polymorphisms

Combining DNA from different sources is an example of ________.

Which area of biotechnology primarily involves using living organisms to process, degrade, and clean up environmental pollution?

Explain at least two differences between a traditional pharmaceutical product and a biotechnology product.

What are some nonscience job opportunities in a biotechnology company? Why would it still be useful to have some science background for these positions?

Studying the entire complement of DNA in an organism's cells is known as ________.

________ involves farm-raising finfish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic organisms.

________ is the use of genes for treating human genetic disorders.

________ is the use of living organisms or their products to clean up the environment, improve human health, and provide more nutritious and disease-free food.

Discuss some examples of different fields of biotechnology and what they study (e.g., bioremediation, which is used to assist in the clean-up of chemical spills, etc.).

The use of computer hardware and software to analyze biological data, such as DNA sequence comparison data, is known as ________.

Selective breeding involves ________.

________ is customized medicine based on a person's genetics.

Scientists at the biotechnology company Genentech created the first recombinant DNA product for use in humans. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1982, this product was ________.

Subtle differences in DNA sequences that vary from person to person are called ________.

An Introduction to Genes and Genomes

Recombinant Dna Technology and Genomics

Proteins As Products

Microbial Biotechnology

Plant Biotechnology

Animal Biotechnology

Dna Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis

Bioremediation

Aquatic Biotechnology

Medical Biotechnology

Biotechnology Regulations

Ethics and Biotechnology

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Exam 1: The Biotechnology Century and Its Workforce

Combining DNA from different sources is an example of ________.

Which area of biotechnology primarily involves using living organisms to process, degrade, and clean up environmental pollution?

Explain at least two differences between a traditional pharmaceutical product and a biotechnology product.

What are some nonscience job opportunities in a biotechnology company? Why would it still be useful to have some science background for these positions?

Studying the entire complement of DNA in an organism's cells is known as ________.

________ involves farm-raising finfish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic organisms.

________ is the use of genes for treating human genetic disorders.

________ is the use of living organisms or their products to clean up the environment, improve human health, and provide more nutritious and disease-free food.

Discuss some examples of different fields of biotechnology and what they study (e.g., bioremediation, which is used to assist in the clean-up of chemical spills, etc.).

The use of computer hardware and software to analyze biological data, such as DNA sequence comparison data, is known as ________.

Selective breeding involves ________.

________ is customized medicine based on a person's genetics.

Scientists at the biotechnology company Genentech created the first recombinant DNA product for use in humans. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1982, this product was ________.

Subtle differences in DNA sequences that vary from person to person are called ________.

An Introduction to Genes and Genomes

Recombinant Dna Technology and Genomics

Proteins As Products

Microbial Biotechnology

Plant Biotechnology

Animal Biotechnology

Dna Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis

Bioremediation

Aquatic Biotechnology

Medical Biotechnology

Biotechnology Regulations

Ethics and Biotechnology

Filters