Biotech's Impact on Sustainability and Manufacturing

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What is the estimated annual savings in the cleaning industry due to biotech advancements?

$5.2 billion

$10.2 billion

$4.1 billion (correct)

$1.1 billion

By what percentage can biotech improve crop yields with fewer inputs?

30%

Unknown (correct)

50%

20%

What is the estimated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by using biofuels?

40% or more

30% or more

52% or more (correct)

60% or more

What is one of the benefits of biotech in manufacturing processes?

Improving manufacturing process efficiency to save 50% or more on operating costs Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of biotech in agriculture?

Reducing the run-off of agricultural chemicals into the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the applications of biotech in food production?

Producing foods free of allergens and toxins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a growth medium?

To provide nutrients for microorganisms to grow and reproduce Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical diameter of a Petri dish?

10-11 cm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Bunsen burner in a laboratory?

To sterilize equipment and materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an inoculation loop?

To transfer microorganisms from one test tube to another Signup and view all the answers

Why must an inoculation loop be sterilized before each use?

To prevent contamination of cultures Signup and view all the answers

What led to the realization of the enormous diversity of microorganisms?

The invention of the microscope Signup and view all the answers

What do photosynthetic bacteria use for energy?

Energy derived from sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic that distinguishes archaeal cell walls from bacterial cell walls?

Presence of pseudopeptidoglycan Signup and view all the answers

What is the domain that contains all eukaryotes?

Eukarya Signup and view all the answers

What is true about archaea in the human body?

Some archaea live in the human body, but none have been shown to be human pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What do nonphotosynthetic bacteria obtain their energy from?

Energy from organic or inorganic compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic shared by archaea and bacteria?

They are both unicellular prokaryotic organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotes from other organisms?

Presence of a nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of algae in ecosystems?

Production of oxygen and carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the cell walls of algal protists?

Cellulose Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which algae extract energy from the sun?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the gel derived from algae that is used in microbiology laboratories?

Agar Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential application of algae in the energy industry?

Development of biofuels Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of having a higher numerical aperture in a microscope?

To improve the resolution of the microscope Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in distinguishing small structures in many specimens using a microscope?

The microorganisms are relatively transparent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using dyes in light microscopy?

To bind to some structures but not others to improve contrast Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the x-y mechanical stage knobs in a microscope?

To move the slide on the surface of the stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the visible differences between the parts of a specimen in a microscope?

Contrast Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the platform on which the glass slide is placed in a microscope?

Stage Signup and view all the answers