A. Creed. B. Gavel. D. Ritual.

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1 Student Name: Teacher: Date: District: Robeson Test: 9_12 Agriculture AU71 - Biotech and Agrisci Rsch I Exam 1 Description: Biotech and Ag Research I 45% Benchmark Form: An activity that recognizes students excelling in the application of the scientific method and innovative technologies in agricultural research projects is the: A. Agriscience Fair. B. Program of Activities. C. Job Interview Contest. D. Agricultural Entrepreneurship. 2. Serving as FFA reporter or as an active member of the public relations team helps students gain experiences that could be used in scientific research organizations to: A. Conduct safety inspections. B. Keep financial records. C. Preside at meetings. D. Write news reports. 3. Helping to develop a Program of Activities provides students experiences that could be used in biotechnology research to: A. Conduct safety inspections. B. Keep financial records. C. Set goals and develop plans. D. Write scientific reviews. 4. Serving as FFA treasurer or as an active member of a finance committee helps students gain experiences that could be used in biotechnology organizations to: A. Establish rules of debate. B. Keep financial records. C. Write news articles. 5. When demonstrating the opening and closing ceremonies during an organization's meeting, members are performing a: A. Creed. B. Gavel. C. Proficiency award. D. Ritual. 6. In parliamentary law, the motion that stops discussion on a debatable motion: A. Cannot be made. B. Must be made by the president. C. Requires a two-thirds majority vote. D. Requires a unanimous favorable vote. 7. Which objective of parliamentary law assures all members equal rights to make motions, second motions, discuss, and vote? A. Gavel is the symbol of authority B. Only one item is addressed as a time C. Rights of the minority are protected D. The majority rules on all questions 8. In meetings of an organization that is run according to principles of parliamentary procedure, what officer would assume the chair in the absence of the president? A. Reporter B. Secretary C. Sentinel D. Vice-President D. Write the minutes of meetings.

2 9. If Heath wants to change a main motion, he should move to: A. Adjourn. B. Amend. C. Stop debate. D. Suspend the rule. 10. When developing a speech, students should begin by: A. Creating an outline. B. Developing a hypothesis. C. Practicing the emotional hook. D. Writing an introduction. 11. In the body of a speech, students should: A. Elaborate on the main idea or argument of the speech. 13. Jorge is presenting a speech on biotechnology methods. What phrase will most likely appear in the body of his speech? A. "Genetic engineering will result in an increased demand of skilled workers with an agricultural research background." B. "Have you ever considered a career utilizing cutting edge technology to produce better plants and animals?" C. "In conclusion, I want to review the options for students with an interest in biotechnology careers." D. "My main reference for this speech is the Occupational Outlook Handbook." 14. Jodie is presenting a persuasive speech on the concerns of utilizing genetically engineered crops. Most of her specific examples supporting her arguments should be found in the: A. Body. B. Dismiss opposing viewpoints. C. Include an emotional hook. D. Summarize their viewpoint or argument. 12. A speaker can use facial expressions while delivering a speech to: A. Avoid eye contact with the audience. B. Increase the meaning of words. C. Limit the impact of the speech. D. Remember forgotten words or ideas during the speech. B. Conclusion. C. Introduction. D. Summarization. 15. What biotechnology career involves the maintenance and care of research plants? A. Arborist B. Greenhouse technician C. Laboratory assistant D. Plant breeder 16. Students interested in the field of biotechnology will MOST likely find more information on possible careers from the A. North Carolina Center for Careers. B. North Carolina Biotechnology Center. C. United States Geological Survey. D. Federal Task Force on Agricultural Research

3 17. A career in what field involves the use of genetically engineered organisms to help remove toxins and clean pollutants from various environments? A. Bioremediation B. Agricultural forensics C. Genetic engineering D. PCR analysis 18. Individuals employed in what capacity might work for the USDA or FDA monitoring the development and introduction of new agricultural commodities and products? A. Special agent B. Educational agent C. Project manager D. Regulatory agent 19. The skill MOST important for fostering a good working relationship is: A. Bossiness. B. Listening ability. C. Speaking ability. D. Stubbornness. 20. Interpersonal skills are MOST needed in the biotechnology industry so that workers may: A. Function as a team. B. Read pesticide labels. C. Solve feed formulas. D. Write accounting reports. 21. A good work ethic is MOST revealed by a worker's: A. Listening. B. Reading. 22. An example of a placement Supervised Agricultural Experiences is: A. Conducting an experiment on the effectiveness of various fertilizers. B. Investigating the source of pollution in a community water source. C. Observing an agricultural researcher. D. Working in a research internship in a biotech company. 23. What type of Supervised Agricultural Experience is a short project requiring minimal time that may or may not be related to a more comprehensive SAE program? A. Analytical B. Entrepreneurship C. Experimental D. Supplementary 24. Completing an internship with a company developing genetically engineered seed is an example of which type of Supervised Agricultural Experience? A. Entrepreneurship B. Placement C. Experimental D. Exploratory 25. Lebron is conducting research on causes for the spread of diseases among livestock, but is not performing an experiment utilizing the scientific method. Which SAE is he MOST likely doing? A. Analytical B. Entrepreneurship C. Experimental D. Exploratory C. Responsibility. D. Writing.

4 26. After researching the issue, Cheryl decides to conduct an experiment on the effectiveness of the application of liquid manure as a fertilizer, predicting that higher concentrations will be more effective. This prediction is Cheryl's: A. Conclusion. B. Hypothesis. C. Purpose. D. Research. 27. Stewart conducts an experiment on the use of genetically engineered sweet potatoes to deliver antibiotics to sick infants. Prior to planning his experiment, Stewart should: A. Evaluate findings and form a conclusion. B. Monitor the experimental variables. C. Research previous studies on his topic. D. Record data obtained through the experiment. 28. Sawyer is interested in conducting a research project on a biotechnology topic. What part of the scientific method would MOST help Sawyer to narrow his interest to a specific experiment? A. Conducting research B. Defining the purpose C. Designing the hypothesis D. Forming the conclusion 29. The difference between an individual's total assets and total liabilities is the individuals: A. Debt to equity ratio. B. Financial capacity. C. Net worth. D. Total value. 30. Jessica applied for, and received, a grant from the National Science Foundation to purchase laboratory equipment to complete a research project on genetically engineered bacteria. Jessica should list the monies from this grant under what category of a net worth statement? A. Income B. Expenses C. Liabilities D. Gifts given 31. Gregor Mendel studied the inheritance of characteristics in pea plants to become the first scientist to describe the: A. Cellular composition of herbaceous leguminous plants. B. Impact of beneficial organisms in Integrate Pest Management. C. Impact of genetic engineering on crop production. D. Process of heredity and the field of genetics. 32. Genetically modified organisms are found: A. In foods in certain states that have passed laws approving genetic engineering. B. In many of the substances people eat each day. C. In no animal or human food products. D. Only in foods used for consumption by animals. 33. According to the NC Biotech Center, what is the trend for state's ANNUAL revenue from the biotechnology industry for the next 25 years? A. Exceed $25 billion B. Reach approximately $10 billion C. Reduce to only $500 million D. Surpass the annual income of tobacco

5 34. Which plant variety is the BEST example of a pest resistant genetically modified organism (GMO)? A. BC potatoes B. BT Corn C. FlavrSavor tomatoes D. Roundup ready corn 35. Which is true of both the traditional cheese making method using certain varieties of mold and the more modern technique that creates new enzymes in labs? A. Add nutritional value to food B. Alter the chemical composition of substances C. Clean the environment D. Preserve food 36. Biotechnology first emerged in ancient efforts to produce what foods using yeast and bacteria? A. Cheese and milk B. Cheese and yogurt C. Tea and yogurt D. Wine and tea 37. Which is true of the field of biotechnology? A. Includes only studies related to genetics and genetic engineering B. Involves the manipulation of living organisms for human well being C. Is only useful in agriculture in the production of plants D. Is illegal in much of the world, including Europe 38. The method of reproduction resulting in genetically identical offspring is: A. Artificial insemination. B. Cloning. C. Grafting. 39. The substance found in the nucleus of most cells that carries the genetic information of the organism is: A. Deoxyribonucleic acid. B. Messenger RNA. C. Mitochondrial DNA. D. Ribonucleic acid. 40. Rapid improvements in the genetics of many livestock breeds in recent years is MOST likely: A. A result of increased use of biotechnology applications including invitro-fertilization and cloning. B. A result of increased isolation of breeds and individual animals in small agricultural markets. C. A serious problem for producers, as better animals are more costly to purchase and care for. D. Attributable to the formation of purebred associations founded in the 1990's to encourage better breeding management. 41. Transgenic animals have in MOST instances: A. Been developed with little effort and expense. B. Gained wide spread use in livestock production. C. Suffered from terrible deformities and genetic defects. D. Proven much to expensive to utilize in normal agricultural production. 42. How has genetically modified bacteria been used in the field of agriculture? A. As a feed substitute providing substantial protein for the livestock industry. B. As a cover crop to prevent soil erosion in fallow fields. C. In a new method of pasteurization for milk used in dairy products. D. To breakdown waste materials from agricultural production processes. D. Sexual reproduction.

6 43. Biotechnology has impacted divisions between various fields of agriculture by: A. Forcing researchers to become more narrowly focused on a particular field. B. Helping to merge unrelated fields through common techniques and goals. C. Limiting the impact of the biological sciences in new research. D. Making scientists less aware of the work of others. 44. Biotechnology has had the GREATEST impact on the agriscience field of: A. Agricultural engineering. B. Forestry. C. Horticulture. D. Soil science. 45. Research in the field of agriscience biotechnology is LEAST likely to include studies on: A. Diagnosing genetic disorders in plants and animals. B. Pesticide resistance in insects. C. The impact of farm subsidies on rural poverty. D. Treatment of soils contaminated by hazardous materials. 46. What is NOT an important safety principle for working in laboratory? A. Immediately dispose of biohazards in a proper manner following use B. Know the location and function of emergency washes and safety equipment 47. All glassware, chemical vessels, and containers in a laboratory should be: A. Disposed of immediately after use. B. Organized by color. C. Properly labeled. D. Unlabeled. 48. Though laboratories should be well ventilated, pungent and noxious chemicals should be used only: A. For short periods of time. B. Near a window. C. Under functioning fume hoods. D. Under the supervision of a research manager. 49. An individual with chemical exposure to his/her eyes should, before seeking medical attention, use an eye rinse station to immediately flush eyes for several: A. Minutes. B. Minutes, pausing to rub eyes every 30 seconds. C. Seconds. D. Seconds, then rub eyes, and flush again. 50. What safety item might researchers choose to wear in place of a full face shield when using weak chemicals? A. Contact lenses B. Reading glasses C. Dust mask D. Safety goggles C. Keep walkways and tables clear of clutter D. Place chemicals and lab ware to the side when not in use