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Chapter 24: Applications of Bio-Related Technology

Applications of Bio-Related Technology

1.
The nucleus of a human cell contains
A)23 chromosomes.
B)46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs.
C)46 genes.
D)54 chromosomes arranged in 27 pairs.
2.
The joining of two pieces of DNA from two different species is called
A)recombinant DNA.
B)cloning.
C)prosthetics.
D)tissue culture.
3.
Transferring a normal gene into an individual born with a defective or missing gene is called
A)immunization.
B)gene therapy.
C)biopsy.
D)vaccination.
4.
A method for controlling the surroundings of plants and animals is called
A)controlled environment agriculture.
B)screening.
C)integrated pest management.
D)animal factors engineering.
5.
The process of moving genes from one organism's DNA into another's is called
A)gene cloning.
B)gene splicing.
C)immunization.
D)DNA switching.
6.
The goal of selective breeding is to
A)clone individuals.
B)produce useful hybrids.
C)integrate pest management.
D)test vaccines and medicines.
7.
The raising of fish or shellfish under controlled conditions on underwater "farms" is called
A)animal factors engineering.
B)hydroponics.
C)selective breeding.
D)aquaculture.
8.
One of the problems with using biomaterials is that
A)the raw materials from which they are made are rare.
B)they work only when the nervous system is not damaged.
C)they are not always compatible with the body.
D)they cannot be viewed with medical imaging.
9.
A technique for reducing the amount of waste that must be burned or put in landfills is called
A)recycling.
B)sewage transportation.
C)incineration.
D)scavenging.
10.
Human factors engineering, or ergonomics, is all about
A)preparing people for changes in work due to technology.
B)getting people signed up properly for benefits at their workplaces.
C)designing useful things that promote human health, safety, and well-being.
D)designing and constructing buildings that are structurally sound.
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