Agricultural Biotechnology BIOTECH 403 Introduction Quiz

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What is the main focus of agricultural biotechnology?

Creating new vaccines for livestock

Developing new antibiotics

Modifying human genes for specific traits

Improving plants, animals, and microorganisms (correct)

How do scientists use molecular markers in agricultural biotechnology?

To detect genes that are precise and specific (correct)

To alter the genes of an organism

For the production of antibiotics

To create new livestock breeds

What is genetic engineering (GE) in the context of agricultural biotechnology?

Creating new vaccines for livestock

Using molecular markers to detect diseases

Developing techniques to improve plant growth

Altering genes by moving them between organisms (correct)

How does agricultural biotechnology contribute to crop and livestock improvements?

By manipulating and creating new genes Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of biotechnology focuses on the application of scientific techniques to modify plants, animals, and microorganisms?

Genetic engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of biotechnology vaccines used in agriculture?

Protecting against specific diseases in livestock Signup and view all the answers

When did the story of the use of biological systems for human needs likely begin?

6000 BC Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in traditional biotechnology as mentioned in the text?

Genetic engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of agricultural biotechnology mentioned in the text?

Reduced impact on the environment Signup and view all the answers

Which event marks the beginning of agriculture according to the timeline provided?

6000 BC Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with agricultural biotechnology mentioned in the text?

"Terminator" technology producing seeds every planting Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is considered part of modern biotechnology?

"Cell culture" Signup and view all the answers

Agricultural Biotechnology BIOTECH 403 Introduction Quiz

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What is the main focus of agricultural biotechnology?

How do scientists use molecular markers in agricultural biotechnology?

What is genetic engineering (GE) in the context of agricultural biotechnology?

How does agricultural biotechnology contribute to crop and livestock improvements?

Which aspect of biotechnology focuses on the application of scientific techniques to modify plants, animals, and microorganisms?

What is the primary purpose of biotechnology vaccines used in agriculture?

When did the story of the use of biological systems for human needs likely begin?

Which of the following is NOT included in traditional biotechnology as mentioned in the text?

What is one of the benefits of agricultural biotechnology mentioned in the text?

Which event marks the beginning of agriculture according to the timeline provided?

What is a risk associated with agricultural biotechnology mentioned in the text?

Which technique is considered part of modern biotechnology?

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