Biotechnology Formative Assessment (10/10/2023) (10/10/2023)

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What does it mean to genetically modify an organism?

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In the Bill Nye video he talks about a papaya that has a certain virus. How have scientists genetically modified the "new" papaya?

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Imagine you are a farmer that is growing genetically modified corn that is resistant to insects. What would be one benefit of this type of corn?

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In the peanut video, what part of the peanut causes the allergy

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In North Carolina, what have they done to peanuts?

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Why are the peanuts an example of biotechnology?

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If you clone something like a dog, what could be different (choose two)

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What is the first thing that needs to happen for your pet to be cloned?

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What does CRISPR to to DNA

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What can CRISPR do to genetic diseases?

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Can we create "designer babies" using CRISPR

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Biotechnology is using living things to solve real world problems.

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Biotechnology can be used in agriculture which is the field of studying pathogens.

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Genes are part of your DNA that code for traits, such as hair color and eye color.

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Cloning is creating organisms that are genetically different.

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Bioremediation is using microorganisms to solve environmental problems.

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GMOs are foods that have somehow been genetically altered, for example making strawberries that are resistant to cold weather so they can grow year round.

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Biotechnology Formative Assessment (10/10/2023) (10/10/2023)

What does it mean to genetically modify an organism?

In the Bill Nye video he talks about a papaya that has a certain virus. How have scientists genetically modified the "new" papaya?

Imagine you are a farmer that is growing genetically modified corn that is resistant to insects. What would be one benefit of this type of corn?

In the peanut video, what part of the peanut causes the allergy

In North Carolina, what have they done to peanuts?

Why are the peanuts an example of biotechnology?

If you clone something like a dog, what could be different (choose two)

What is the first thing that needs to happen for your pet to be cloned?

What does CRISPR to to DNA

What can CRISPR do to genetic diseases?

Can we create "designer babies" using CRISPR

Biotechnology is using living things to solve real world problems.

Biotechnology can be used in agriculture which is the field of studying pathogens.

Genes are part of your DNA that code for traits, such as hair color and eye color.

Cloning is creating organisms that are genetically different.

Bioremediation is using microorganisms to solve environmental problems.

GMOs are foods that have somehow been genetically altered, for example making strawberries that are resistant to cold weather so they can grow year round.

Ethical means relating to the concept of morality and right vs. wrong.

What does it mean to genetically modify an organism?

In the Bill Nye video he talks about a papaya that has a certain virus. How have scientists genetically modified the "new" papaya?

Imagine you are a farmer that is growing genetically modified corn that is resistant to insects. What would be one benefit of this type of corn?

In the peanut video, what part of the peanut causes the allergy

In North Carolina, what have they done to peanuts?

Why are the peanuts an example of biotechnology?

If you clone something like a dog, what could be different (choose two)

What is the first thing that needs to happen for your pet to be cloned?

What does CRISPR to to DNA

What can CRISPR do to genetic diseases?

Can we create "designer babies" using CRISPR

Biotechnology is using living things to solve real world problems.

Biotechnology can be used in agriculture which is the field of studying pathogens.

Genes are part of your DNA that code for traits, such as hair color and eye color.

Cloning is creating organisms that are genetically different.

Bioremediation is using microorganisms to solve environmental problems.

GMOs are foods that have somehow been genetically altered, for example making strawberries that are resistant to cold weather so they can grow year round.

Ethical means relating to the concept of morality and right vs. wrong.