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What is the primary goal of biotechnology?
What is the primary goal of biotechnology?
- To reduce the quality of life
- To enhance the quality of life and condition of the planet (correct)
- To harm the environment
- To create chaos in society
Which cells are commonly used as production cells in biomanufacturing?
Which cells are commonly used as production cells in biomanufacturing?
- Heart muscle cells
- Human brain cells
- Skin cells
- Chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO) and E.Coli bacterial cells (correct)
How are proteins produced in biomanufacturing?
How are proteins produced in biomanufacturing?
- By heating up the cells
- By mixing different chemicals together
- By inserting genes into a production cell (correct)
- By using artificial intelligence
What impact does biotechnology have on farming according to the text?
What impact does biotechnology have on farming according to the text?
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How does the text suggest biotechnologies can affect employment in the farming sector?
How does the text suggest biotechnologies can affect employment in the farming sector?
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Why are biotechnology machines considered expensive?
Why are biotechnology machines considered expensive?
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What is the main reason for the $80,000 price tag on biotechnology machines?
What is the main reason for the $80,000 price tag on biotechnology machines?
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Why does manufacturing biotechnology machines involve opportunity costs?
Why does manufacturing biotechnology machines involve opportunity costs?
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Why are biotechnology machines considered scarce?
Why are biotechnology machines considered scarce?
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What is the role of carbon-isolating microbes in ecosystems?
What is the role of carbon-isolating microbes in ecosystems?
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