Biotechnology – Past, Present, and Future (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What does biotechnology involve?
What does biotechnology involve?
Using living organisms to fulfil needs
Who introduced the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?
Who introduced the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?
Karl Ereky
Which period represents classical biotechnology?
Which period represents classical biotechnology?
Late 1800s to mid-1900s
What is hybrid vigour?
What is hybrid vigour?
Cross-breeding produces stronger offspring
Where were the 6,000-year-old Budj Bim eel traps found?
Where were the 6,000-year-old Budj Bim eel traps found?
Lake Condah district, western Victoria
Which yeast strain is commonly used in bread making today?
Which yeast strain is commonly used in bread making today?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
What did Louis Pasteur discover about fermentation?
What did Louis Pasteur discover about fermentation?
Micro-organisms cause it, not chemicals
When did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?
When did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?
1928
What can transgenic bacteria produce?
What can transgenic bacteria produce?
Human proteins like insulin
What do restriction enzymes do in DNA technology?
What do restriction enzymes do in DNA technology?
Cut DNA at specific sequences