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Hello I have a  2 part Exam  that consist of  10  multiple choice problems. Part 2 consist of an  1 page essay . The instructions are attaxhed .




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Part I: Multiple Choice Exam – 200 points. Part 1 Exam Part 2 Essay 1. As a result of genetically modified crops, chemical use on farms has (20 pts): a. Gone up dramatically. b. Gone down dramatically. c. Gone up on some but no change on others. d. Gone down on some crops but there is little or no change on others. e. Not changed. 2. The first plant that was modified by genetic engineering was produced in a laboratory in (20 pts): a. 1954. b. 1964. c. 1974. d. 1984. e. 1994. 3. Will insects develop resistance to the toxins produced in Bt corn (20 pts)? a. It is impossible for insects to develop resistance to Bt corn. b. It is unlikely that insects will develop resistance to Bt corn. c. Under certain conditions insects may develop resistance to Bt corn. d. It is almost certain that insects will develop resistance to Bt corn. e. Insects are already resistant to the toxins produced in Bt corn. 4. Does Bt corn or Bt cotton only kill specific pests that damage the crop (20 pts)? a. The Bt toxin kills all insects. b. The Bt toxin kills European corn borer and other flying insects. c. The Bt toxin kills the European corn borer and its close relatives. d. The Bt toxin only kills the insects for which it is targeted. e. The Bt toxin repels but doesn't kill insects. 5. When did crops become resistant to herbicides (20 pts)? a. Crops have always been resistant to some herbicides. b. After the introduction of Bt corn in 1997. c. After the introduction of Roundup-ready soybeans in 1996. d. Crops are not resistant to herbicides. 6. Can genes escape from genetically modified crops and jump to other plants (20 pts)? a. Yes, and often do. b. Only to some crops, but those crops are not genetically modified. c. Only during rare climatic conditions. d. No, genes cannot move from species to species without human intervention. 7. If we make plants that survive in regions where they normally wouldn't survive, such as very cold regions, could this cause unexpected ecological changes (20 pts)? a. No, the crops are only suited for cultivated fields. b. It is possible that a crop might invade the surrounding ecosystem. c. It is certain that the crop would move from the fields into the surrounding ecosystem. 8. How long does it take to develop a new genetically modified crop (20 pts)? a. Twenty years. b. Ten years. c. Five years. d. One year. e. Six months. 9. Can scientists predict with certainty where an inserted gene will go on a plant chromosome (20 pts)? a. With modern genetic techniques, scientists can insert genes precisely. b. Genes are inserted on the proper chromosome, but there is no control on where it goes on the chromosome. c. Scientists have a general idea of where the gene will go and what it will do to the plant. d. It's just a shot in the dark. 10. Can agricultural biotechnology reduce our dependence on petroleum (20 pts)? a. Most of it. b. Some of it. c. No effect on petroleum use. Part II: Essay – 11. Choose one of the questions above and write a one-page paper on the subject matter. Restate the question you are using first in the paper. Use a minimum of three (3) sources, in text citations, works cited page, type written and MLA format.
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