Introduction to Technology

Chapter 15: Agricultural Biotechnologies

Self Check Quiz

1
Which of the following is an artificial ecosystem?
A)an apple orchard
B)an aquaculture farm
C)a corn field
D)a cattle farm
2
A(n) __________ is an animal that results when two different species or varieties are bred.
A)mutant.
B)mutt.
C)mule.
D)hybrid.
3
New agricultural biotechnologies use genetic engineering to
A)determine if there are any diseases.
B)reduce the use of farmland.
C)modify species.
D)prevent pollution.
4
One positive effect of using chemical fertilizers is
A)an abundant growth of weeds.
B)greatly enlarged crop yields.
C)rapid growth in populations of algae.
D)waste runoff into lakes and streams.
5
What term describes the use of DNA from a single animal to produce an identical copy?
A)biosynthesis
B)pollination
C)cloning
D)bioremediation
6
Which scenario is an example of hydroponics?
A)pepper plants grown in a liquid medium in a hothouse
B)a genetically engineered tree farm
C)pepper plants grown in scientifically fertilized soil
D)wild rice grown in a lake in Minnesota
7
All of the following would be desirable genetic modifications in a grain crop, except
A)ability to grow in dry conditions
B)ability to resist common insect pests
C)ability to attract seed-eating birds
D)ability to resist fungal diseases
8
Which government agency approves or rejects genetically modified food products?
A)Immigration and Naturalization Service
B)U.S. Department of Agriculture
C)U.S. Department of the Interior
D)U.S. Congress
9
What is one negative impact of routinely feeding antibiotics to livestock?
A)larger, meatier animals
B)ability to raise greater numbers of animals
C)generally disease-free animals
D)development of antibiotic-resistant pathogens
10
All of the following are requirements for raising crops, except
A)water
B)cloning
C)protection from diseases
D)nutrients
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