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Which term was first used to refer to the production of products from raw materials with the aid of living organisms?

  • Tissue culture
  • Genetic engineering
  • Biotechnology (correct)
  • Fermentation

What is the core principle of biotechnology?

  • Harnessing biological systems and organisms (correct)
  • Modifying genetic makeup of organisms
  • Developing essential products
  • Using natural sciences and engineering sciences

Which technique allows researchers to grow cells and tissues in the lab for research and medical purposes?

  • Genetic engineering
  • Fermentation
  • Tissue culture (correct)
  • Biodegradable plastics

Which term is used to describe the application of biological organisms, systems, or processes by various industries to improve the value of materials and organisms?

<p>Biotechnology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the field that emphasizes higher systems approaches for utilizing living things?

<p>Bioengineering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the overlapping field that draws upon and applies biotechnology, especially in certain sub-fields of biomedical or chemical engineering?

<p>Biomedical engineering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the earliest form of biotechnology, where farmers selected and bred the best-suited crops to support a growing population?

<p>Agriculture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process was the first use of biotechnology to convert a food source into another form?

<p>Fermentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928?

<p>The mold Penicillium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who significantly advanced the new technology of gene splicing in 1972?

<p>Stanley N. Cohen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Chaim Weizmann use a pure microbiological culture for in 1917?

<p>Producing acetone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the government generally has oversight over regulatory agencies?

<p>Legislative branch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of regulatory agencies?

<p>To enforce safety and standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common requirement for a company or organization to enter an industry?

<p>Obtain a license from the executive branch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of regulatory agencies in a light-touch regulatory regime?

<p>Require transparency of information and decision-making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what instances may a regulatory agency refer a regulated company to a competition authority?

<p>When the regulated company has breached competition law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which sector is a more interventionist form of regulation common?

<p>Public utilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of regulatory agencies as 'regulatory monitors'?

<p>To administer law and ensure compliance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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