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What is the primary goal of biotechnology?
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?
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?
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?
What is the process where you predict the answer to a scientific question called?
Which entity typically focuses on furthering discoveries and science without a profit motive?
Which entity typically focuses on furthering discoveries and science without a profit motive?
How do you convert from a smaller to a larger metric unit in the metric system?
How do you convert from a smaller to a larger metric unit in the metric system?
What is the purpose of repeating the experiment to confirm results?
What is the purpose of repeating the experiment to confirm results?
What is the role of a positive control in a scientific experiment?
What is the role of a positive control in a scientific experiment?
Why is it important for a hypothesis to be testable?
Why is it important for a hypothesis to be testable?
What is the purpose of an independent variable in an experiment?
What is the purpose of an independent variable in an experiment?
Why should a valid experiment contain quantitative data when possible?
Why should a valid experiment contain quantitative data when possible?
What distinguishes a negative control from a positive control in an experiment?
What distinguishes a negative control from a positive control in an experiment?
