Which Activity Is an Example of Biotechnology

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which activity is an example of biotechnology?

• A)Bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors
• B)Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
• C)Egyptians using moldy bread on wounds
• D)A microbiologist using the microscope to view bacteria
• E)Escherichia coli producing human insulin

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Definitions:

Gestalt Principles

Principles that describe the brain’s organization of sensory information into meaningful units and patterns.

Hearing

The sensory process by which sound waves are transformed into electrical signals that are interpreted by the brain as sound.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that detect the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue, allowing the perception of different tastes such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.