18 Questions
Which term was first used to refer to the production of products from raw materials with the aid of living organisms?
Biotechnology
What is the core principle of biotechnology?
Harnessing biological systems and organisms
Which technique allows researchers to grow cells and tissues in the lab for research and medical purposes?
Tissue culture
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?
Biotechnology
What is the term for the field that emphasizes higher systems approaches for utilizing living things?
Bioengineering
What is the term for the overlapping field that draws upon and applies biotechnology, especially in certain sub-fields of biomedical or chemical engineering?
Biomedical engineering
What is the term for the earliest form of biotechnology, where farmers selected and bred the best-suited crops to support a growing population?
Agriculture
Which process was the first use of biotechnology to convert a food source into another form?
Fermentation
What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928?
The mold Penicillium
Who significantly advanced the new technology of gene splicing in 1972?
Stanley N. Cohen
What did Chaim Weizmann use a pure microbiological culture for in 1917?
Producing acetone
Which branch of the government generally has oversight over regulatory agencies?
Legislative branch
What is the main purpose of regulatory agencies?
To enforce safety and standards
What is a common requirement for a company or organization to enter an industry?
Obtain a license from the executive branch
Which of the following is a function of regulatory agencies in a light-touch regulatory regime?
Require transparency of information and decision-making
In what instances may a regulatory agency refer a regulated company to a competition authority?
When the regulated company has breached competition law
In which sector is a more interventionist form of regulation common?
Public utilities
What is the role of regulatory agencies as 'regulatory monitors'?
To administer law and ensure compliance
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