1. What is a science that combines biology, computer science, and information technology into a single discipline?
a. biocomputations
b. bioengineering
c. bioinformatics
d. biotechnology |
| Answer: c |
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2. Cargill and Monsanto are classified as:
a. agricultural experiment stations
b. agricultural research services
c. land-grant institutions
d. private companies |
| Answer: d |
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3. Knowledge of universal biological lab techniques, such as cloning, media preparation, and sterile technique are considered to be ___________ skills.
a. general employability
b. higher education
c. related job
d. technical |
| Answer: d |
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4. A _____________________ is a person who analyzes databases and prepares reports for publications?
a. biostatistician
b. legal specialist
c. regulatory specialist
d. technical writer |
| Answer: a |
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5. A ______________ is an example of an employee with special scientific skills needed to support biotechnology research being conducted.
a. media prep technician
b. molecular biologist
c. product development engineer
d. quality Assurance engineer |
| Answer: a |
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What is a title given to a scientist who studies life at the cellular level, merging the fields of genetics and biology?
a)entomologist
b)molecular biologist
c)plant pathologist
d)research scientist
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| Answer: b |
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Who designs, develops, and enhances existing products and processes?
a)environmental health and safety specialist
b)instrumentation technician
c)product development engineer
d)quality assurance engineer
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| Answer: c |
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What is a set of exclusive rights given to the owner to market a new invention for a certain length of time, eliminating the possibility of a competitor making the same product?
a)contract
b)injunction
c)patent
d)settlement
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| Answer: c |
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What degree is required for research associates and more technical positions, such as specialized technicians, technologists, manufacturing or production assistants, product development engineers, and quality control analysts?
a)associate of applied science degree
b)bachelor’s degree
c)doctoral degree
d)master’s degree
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| Answer: b |
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Which type of school is most likely to conduct research in agricultural biotechnology and make the information about biotechnology available to the public?
a)biotech corporation institute
b)land-grant institution
c)liberal arts college
d)private university
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| Answer: b |
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Someone with an interest in communications with the public, writing internal or external reports, of providing technical training within a company would work in _____.
a)legal affairs
b)management and support
c)public relations
d)regulatory affairs
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| Answer: c |
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Who is given the responsibility for monitoring the entire production process to make sure good manufacturing and standard operating procedures are followed at all times?
a)environmental health and safety specialist
b)manufacturing engineer
c)production planner
d)quality assurance engineer
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| Answer: d |
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What degree is generally required of technicians needed to conduct experiments such as media prep technicians and greenhouse assistants?
a)associate of applied science degree
b)bachelor’s degree
c)doctoral degree
d)master’s degree
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| Answer: a |
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Which non-science–related job would involve assessing the need for a product, the number of people who will most likely buy it, and the price they would be willing to pay?
a)legal specialist
b)market researcher
c)production planner
d)regulatory specialist
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| Answer: b |
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