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Biotech 101 Flashcards

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What is biotechnology?

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Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their products to develop or create useful products.

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True or False: Biotechnology only involves genetic engineering.

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False

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What are the two main types of biotechnology?

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Red biotechnology (medical) and green biotechnology (agricultural).

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Fill in the blank: The process of altering the genetic material of an organism is called __________.

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genetic engineering

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What is recombinant DNA technology?

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Recombinant DNA technology is a method used to combine DNA from different sources.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common application of biotechnology? A) Food production B) Pharmaceuticals C) Environmental cleanup D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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What is the role of enzymes in biotechnology?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions in various biotechnological processes.

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True or False: Cloning is a form of biotechnology.

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True

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What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?

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A GMO is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a technique used to amplify DNA sequences.

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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can develop into different cell types.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of stem cell? A) Embryonic B) Adult C) Fetal D) Synthetic

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D) Synthetic

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What does CRISPR stand for?

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Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats.

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True or False: Biotechnology can be used for environmental remediation.

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True

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What is bioremediation?

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Bioremediation is the use of microorganisms to remove pollutants from the environment.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The use of bacteria to produce insulin is an example of __________ biotechnology.

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red

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17
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What is the purpose of gene therapy?

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Gene therapy aims to treat or prevent disease by modifying genes.

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18
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a potential risk of biotechnology? A) Unintended consequences B) Ethical concerns C) Loss of biodiversity D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

19
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What is the main advantage of using genetically modified crops?

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Genetically modified crops can be engineered for higher yields and resistance to pests and diseases.

20
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True or False: Biotechnology has no impact on food safety.

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False

21
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What is synthetic biology?

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Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary field that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.

22
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a method used to separate and analyze proteins.

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Gel electrophoresis

23
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What is the significance of the Human Genome Project?

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The Human Genome Project was an international research effort to sequence and map all the genes of the human species.

24
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method of DNA sequencing? A) Sanger sequencing B) Next-generation sequencing C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

25
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True or False: Enzyme inhibitors are used in biotechnology.

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True

26
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What are monoclonal antibodies?

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Monoclonal antibodies are antibodies that are made by identical immune cells that are all clones of a unique parent cell.

27
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Fill in the blank: __________ are used to produce vaccines.

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Biotechnological techniques

28
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What is biopharming?

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Biopharming is the use of genetically modified plants or animals to produce pharmaceuticals.

29
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a benefit of using microbes in biotechnology? A) Rapid growth B) Low cost C) Ability to produce large quantities of products D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

30
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True or False: All biotechnological processes are safe and without risk.

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False

31
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What is the function of a vector in genetic engineering?

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A vector is a DNA molecule used to deliver a gene or genes into a host cell.

32
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of biotechnology that utilizes living organisms to create products.

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Industrial biotechnology

33
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What are the ethical concerns related to biotechnology?

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Ethical concerns include genetic privacy, potential misuse of genetic information, and the impact on natural ecosystems.

34
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a potential application of biotechnology in agriculture? A) Pest resistance B) Drought tolerance C) Enhanced nutritional content D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

35
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True or False: Biotechnology has no role in developing renewable energy sources.

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False

36
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What is bioinformatics?

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Bioinformatics is the application of computer technology to the understanding and effective use of biological data.

37
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a technique used to create a DNA profile.

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DNA fingerprinting

38
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What is the role of fermentation in biotechnology?

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Fermentation is a metabolic process that converts sugars to acids, gases, or alcohol using microorganisms.

39
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a biotechnology product? A) Insulin B) Antibiotics C) Fossil fuels D) Vaccines

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C) Fossil fuels

40
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True or False: Biotechnological advancements can lead to improved healthcare.

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True

41
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What is agricultural biotechnology?

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Agricultural biotechnology involves using scientific tools and techniques to modify plants, animals, and microorganisms.

42
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Fill in the blank: __________ can be used to develop disease-resistant crops.

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Genetic modification

43
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What is the importance of patenting in biotechnology?

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Patenting helps protect the intellectual property of biotechnological inventions and encourages innovation.

44
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method of biotechnological research? A) Laboratory experiments B) Field trials C) Clinical trials D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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