Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

STS [PRELIMS] > Advancements in Science and Technology > Flashcards

Advancements in Science and Technology Flashcards

1
Q

The use of living organisms in any form for the convenience of life.

A

The use of living organisms in any form for the convenience of life.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Gives scientists molecular tools for obtaining a better understanding of the structure and function of genes in living organisms.

A

Modern Biotechnology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Kinds of Modern Biotechnology
(AGGPARSB)

A

Animal Cloning
GMO
Gene Therapy
Plant Hybridization
Antibody Production
Recombinant Drugs
Stem Cell Therapy
Biopharming

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Pros
Increased crop yield
Pest resistance

Cons
Growing concern with how GMOs may affect consumers’ health and the environment.
Concerns on human rights.
Accident in genetically engineering a virus or bacteria may cause a serious epidemic.

A

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

5 Most Prevalent GMO Crops

A

Sugar Beets - 95%
Soy - 94%
Canola - 93%
Cotton - 90%
Corn - 88%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

A baby genetically engineered in vitro for specially selected traits or a baby whose genetic makeup has been altered or chosen to provide the desired genome.

A

Designer Babies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis-selecting the best egg; simplest method and used since?

A

1988

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

2015 Choice Moms E-Guide About Sperm (PDGFIO)

A

Program Donors
Directed Donors
Genetic Counseling
Family Contact List
Identity-Release Program
Ongoing support for families

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Used as a remedy for infertility, a woman’s egg cells are combined with a man’s sperm cells outside the uterus.

A

The In Vitro Fertilization Process

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

The first baby realized from this fertilization method was born in?

A

1978

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Human offspring produced from the genetic material of one man and two women through the use of assisted reproductive technologies, specifically mitochondrial manipulation (or replacement) technologies and three-person in vitro fertilization (IVF).

A

Three-Parent Baby

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

The design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems and the re-design of existing, natural biological systems for useful purposes.

A

Synthetic Biology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Next generation of bioengineering.

A

Synthetic Biology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Kinds of Synthetic Biology (BSBMCBE)

A

Biology
Systems Biology
Bioinformatics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Biotechnology
Engineering

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Diagnostic Test
Antibody Test (Serology)

A

Coronavirus Testing Basics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Show if you have an active coronavirus infection and should take steps to quarantine or isolate yourself from others.

A

Diagnostic Test

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

RT-PCR tests detect the virus’ genetic material. | Diagnose active SARS-Cov-2 Infections.

A

Molecular Tests (Nucleic Acid Detection)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

detect specific proteins on the surface of the virus.

A

Antigen Tests

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Look for antibodies that are made by your immune system in responses to a threat, such as a specific virus.

A

Antibody Test (Serology)

20
Q

can help fight infections.

A

Antibodies

21
Q

Part of science and technology about the control of matter on the atomic and molecular scale — things that are about 100 nanometers across.

Manipulation of matter on atomic to subatomic scale.

A

Nanotechnology

22
Q

C.R.I.S.P.R. Technology

7 diseases that can potentially be cured: (CBBACMH)

A

Cancer
Blood disorders
Blindness
AIDS
Cystic fibrosis
Muscular dystrophy
Huntington’s Disease

23
Q

29-year-old Alexander Graham Bell invented the first?

A

telephone.

24
Q

What year was the Telephone Invention?

A

1876

25
Q

When did Alexander Graham Bell receive a patent for his revolutionary new invention?

A

1903

26
Q

What year was the First Transatlantic Phone Call invented?

A

1926

27
Q

In _____ the first transatlantic phone became a reality.

A

March

28
Q

First Transatlantic Phone Call made from what countries?

A

London to New York.

29
Q

Suggests the numbers that need to be dialed in order to call a specific location.

A

Area Codes (1946)

30
Q

What year was the Area Codes invented?

A

1946

31
Q

Produced by Martin Cooper.

A

First Mobile Phone (1973)

32
Q

He was the first individual who made a handheld mobile phone call in public.

A

Martin Cooper

33
Q

What year was the First Mobile Phone invented?

A

1973

34
Q

Was introduced in Finland by Radiolinja, a Finnish operator in GSM.

A

2G Technology (1991)

35
Q

What year was the 2G Technology invented?

A

1991

36
Q

VoIP Internet Telephony, Mobile Internet, Wifi, Digital Technology, 4G Network, Smartphones, MCB Apps, Cloud Computing, Internet of things and many innovative technologies were developed.

A

Internet of Things (2001 till today)

37
Q

Embryonic stem cells can be cloned to produce tissues or organs to replace or repair the damaged ones.

A

Cloning

37
Q

Human embryos should be left alone.

Takes away the uniqueness of an individual.

A

Religious

38
Q

Success rate 0.1% - 3% only.

Abnormal gene expressions.

A

Medical

39
Q

Prohibited human cloning

Therapeutic cloning is legal

A

Australia

40
Q

Prohibits Cloning Human, Stem Cells, Growing human embryos for research, Buying and Selling of human reproductive materials.

A

Canada

41
Q

No specific law but has specific guidelines prohibiting human cloning.

Stem Cell research is allowed.

A

India

42
Q

Prohibits experiments concerning cloning of human cells in order to generate human beings.

A

Argentina

43
Q

Leakage of private information and surveillance.

A

Privacy

44
Q

Reduce the interaction between the wearer and his/her physician.

A

Overreliance on wearable sensors

45
Q

Personal Health Monitoring (PHM) Wearable Biosensors (POR)

A

Privacy
Overreliance on wearable sensors
Reliability and Accuracy

STS [PRELIMS] (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions