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What is the primary goal of biotechnology?

Designing medical instruments

Manipulating organisms for human benefit (correct)

Creating new scientific methods

Studying pure science

In the metric system, which prefix represents 100 times the base unit?

Deci-

Hecto- (correct)

Milli-

Deka-

What is the importance of understanding the science behind biotechnological products?

To patent findings as quickly as possible

To create new genetic testing methods

To form one's own opinion about the ethics of a product (correct)

To increase collaboration with private companies

What is the process where you predict the answer to a scientific question called?

Hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

Which entity typically focuses on furthering discoveries and science without a profit motive?

University research centers Signup and view all the answers

How do you convert from a smaller to a larger metric unit in the metric system?

Divide by 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of repeating the experiment to confirm results?

To increase the credibility of the findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a positive control in a scientific experiment?

To provide a baseline for expected outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a hypothesis to be testable?

To ensure any conclusion drawn can be supported or not supported Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an independent variable in an experiment?

To represent conditions that are manipulated by the researcher Signup and view all the answers

Why should a valid experiment contain quantitative data when possible?

To allow for more accurate analysis and comparisons Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a negative control from a positive control in an experiment?

Negative control lacks what is being tested and gives negative results, while positive control provides a baseline for expected outcomes. Signup and view all the answers