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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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the main purpose of regulatory agencies?

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

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

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

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

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

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