53. Applications of Biotechnology
According to the essay, what is a primary use of biotechnology in medicine?
- Creating crops that resist insects.
- Using bacteria to clean polluted water.
- Producing biofuels and enzymes.
- Making medicines like insulin for diabetes.
How does biotechnology benefit agriculture, based on the passage?
- It helps make industrial production cleaner and safer.
- It is used to treat genetic diseases through gene therapy.
- It helps create stronger crops that need fewer chemicals.
- It is primarily used to preserve the genes of endangered species.
The essay states that industrial biotechnology is often better for the environment because it
- uses genetically modified bacteria to produce insulin.
- can use less energy and produce less waste than traditional methods.
- focuses on enriching foods like rice with essential vitamins.
- helps in cleaning polluted soil through a process called bioremediation.
What is the name of the process that uses living things like bacteria to clean pollution?
- Gene Therapy
- Biofuel Production
- Bioremediation
- Genetic Modification
Which of the following is NOT listed in the essay as a key area where biotechnology is applied?
- Medicine
- Agriculture
- Information Technology
- Environmental Protection