Cefalexin was developed through medical biotechnology. It kills disease-causing organisms by preventing them from developing a cell wall. Which term or terms best describes cefalexin?(1 point)
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bacteria
bacteria
weakened virus
weakened virus
vaccine
vaccine
antibiotic
The DNA of soybeans is modified to resist pesticides. Which term best describes how biotechnology was used to modify soybeans?(1 point)
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fermentation
fermentation
selective breeding
selective breeding
additives
additives
genetic engineering
genetic engineering
How has industrial biotechnology been used in the production of silk protein?(1 point)
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Goat genes were modified to produce silk in goat’s milk.
Goat genes were modified to produce silk in goat’s milk.
Spider genes were modified to increase the diameter of silk strands.
Spider genes were modified to increase the diameter of silk strands.
Silk proteins were modified to make them stronger.
Silk proteins were modified to make them stronger.
Silk proteins were modified to make them easier to handle.
Animal waste can be turned into plastic. This process is an example of which application of biotechnology?(1 point)
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industrial
industrial
agricultural
agricultural
medical
medical
environmental
environmental
In which way does industrial biotechnology benefit society?(1 point)
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by reducing the incidence of disease
by reducing the incidence of disease
by reducing waste in landfills
by reducing waste in landfills
by making food more nutritious
by making food more nutritious
by increasing production of goods
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