Which Field of Science Involves the Use of Living Organisms

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which field of science involves the use of living organisms or their products to improve human health and the human environment?

• A) bacteriology
• B) systematics
• C) genomics
• D) proteomics
• E) biotechnology

Recognize how businesses contribute to environmental trust funds such as CERCLA.

Understand the requirements and contents of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Comprehend the criteria for establishing environmental strict liability and trespass in environmental law.

Describe the common law remedies for environmental damage.

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Definitions:

Skin Pigmentation

The coloring of a person's skin which is determined by the amount and type of melanin produced by the skin.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that serves as a messenger, regulating various physiological processes.

Growth Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Thyrotropin

A hormone, also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), produced by the pituitary gland to regulate the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.