Biotech 2 Test 4 Flashcards
A group of highly specific structures produced by the body of an animal in response to particular pathogen are:
Antibodies.
Julie’s analyzing the effectiveness of the immune system in plant. She is likely to determine that the immune system of most plant?
Uses physical methods to prevent access of pathogens.
When Allison has the choice between flavor saver tomatoes and natural organic Variety, she most often chooses a natural variety a because:
The natural tomatoes will lose their taste
Jackie’s trying to avoid genetically modified foods as she shots for groceries. She knows the regulatory agencies require the food containing genetically modified organisms be…
Labeled if the organisms are not “substantially equivalent” to normal products
Which is the best description of the NCDA guidelines classifying food containing genetically modified organisms as organic?
Allowed as long as organisms were produced in accordance with other organic guidelines.
US regulatory agency most responsible for assuring the genetically modified organisms is no significant risk to the environment or natural populations is the…
EPA
The FDA is only involved in the regulation of genetically engineered organisms intended for…
Human consumption
Mary is increasing the BT corn as part of her farming operation. What are you in for her increase is…
Genetically engineered products used for human consumption are increasing
For early-stage development to commercial production, the creation of single genetically modified crops requires an investment of between $50 to $300 and…
6 to 12 years
As a result of a study conducted in the early part of the decade citing BT crops and the major threat tomorrow butterflies…
Or quickly proven to be inaccurate and unfounded by numerous follow-up studies
Mary is increasing BT corn as a part of her farming operation. One reason for her to increase is…
Genetically engineered products to used for human consumption are increasing.
Agricultural research facilities experiencing problems with contaminants during the field trials for the transgenic crop most likely report the problem too..
Aphis
Concerns over what issue have are most likely responsible for recent bands on the use of genetic modified organisms in food in Europe and Africa?
Food safety
The use of animal stem cells and agriscience research has resulted in substantial ethical debates, as the cells can only produced by the…
Destruction of developing embryos
The production of transgenic plants has progressed a quicker rate than animals, as production of transgenic animals requires numerous attempts and sometimes hundreds, each failure resulting in…
Death of a developing embryo
Debate over the ethics of about technology technique is often heated as ethics are…
Determined on an individual basis based on experiences, values, and norms.
Though highly notable exceptions exist, the vast majority about technology applications agriscience…
Do not pose ethical dilemmas for most individuals
