. An agent that causes a disease is called a(n)
A cholera. B copepod.
C epidemic. D pathogen.

2. Filtering contaminated water through a sari is
A an ineffective way to reduce cases of cholera.
B the best way to prevent the spread of cholera.
C a low-tech solution to reducing cases of cholera.
D another factor that causes cholera to spread rapidly.

3. All of the following should be researched in studying the epidemiology of waterborne diseases except the
A genomes of the pathogens.
B habitat of pathogens.
C food chain of the pathogens.
D environmental factors that affect pathogens.

4. All the genetic material contained in an individual or a species is called its
A epidemiology. B genome.
C DNA fingerprint. D genetic code.

5. One of the most important tools in preventing the spread of disease is
A computer modeling. B DNA fingerprinting.
C genetic engineering. D giving vaccinations.

6. computer modeling : epidemiology ::
A genetics : DNA fingerprinting
B cloning : biotechnology
C genome : vaccination
D human health : disease prevention

7. Which of the following terms is used to refer to a piece of equipment made for a specific use?
A process B cure
C device D treatment

8. Which of the following is least likely to help humans live longer?
A epidemiology B medicine
C genetics D DNA fingerprinting

9. knowledge of biology : human potential ::
A assistive technologies : everyday lives
B human potential : epidemiology
C populations : disease outbreaks
D genomes : genetics

10. The technology of changing the genetic material of a living cell is called
A biometrics. B genetic engineering.
C genetics. D DNA fingerprinting.

11. Planting Bt corn helps farmers decrease the use of
A fertilizers. B herbicides.
C pesticides. D cultivators.

12. All of the following are known advantages of planting Bt corn except it
A adds some bacterial genes to food supplies.
B lowers a farmer’s cost of production.
C improves a farmer’s crop yield.
D reduces chemical contaminants in the environment.

13. The application of a biological structure or process to solve design problems is called
A adaptation. B biomimetics.
C cloning. D decoding.

14. Which of these biotechnologies has the potential to repair tissues inside the body?
A biometrics B biomimetics
C epidemiology D nanotechnology

15. clam shell formation : ceramics ::
A CAT scanning : modeling fossils
B strong fabrics : spider silk
C spider silk : strong fabrics
D modeling fossils : CAT scanning

16. The analysis of biological traits to identify people is called
A arithmetics. B biometrics.
C genetics. D statistics.

17. Which of the following traits of an individual would be most useful for identifying a victim in a forensic investigation?
A eye color B hair color
C blood type D DNA fingerprint

18. Which of the following qualities do fingerprints and DNA fingerprints have in common?
A ease of use in an investigation
B part of an extensive FBI database
C refer to traits of the human hand
D unique to an individual

19. The ethical concerns about biotechnology must be addressed by
A scientists only. B societies only.
C both individuals and scientists. D both individuals and societies.

20. All of the following biotechnologies are considered by some to be unethical except
A biomimetic products. B biometrics data bases.
C human stem cell research. D genetically modified foods.

21. Which of the following would be an unethical use of biometric data and methods?
A linking criminals to crime scenes
B eliminating innocent people from a list of criminal suspects
C excluding people with certain genes from getting jobs
D protecting citizens from bioterrorism

22. Which of the following is considered to be one of the most important applications of biology?
A biometrics B genetic engineering
C environmental science D assistive technologies

23. In order to make wise decisions about the use of natural resources, citizens will need to have a better understanding of
A biomimetics. B genetics.
C environmental science. D genetic engineering.

24. ecology : environmental science ::
A biomolecules : strong glues B genetics : genetic engineering
C forensics : biometrics D spider silk : clam shells

25. What do the initials GIS stand for?
A geological inference standard B genetic improvement survey
C geographic information system D global investigation society

26. Satellite tagging is a technology that is most likely to be used in
A assisting the disabled. B conservation of wildlife.
C developing maps of the world. D tracking the spread of disease.

27. Each of the following is a part of a GIS program except
A access to data from different sources.
B computer mapping.
C environmental databases.
D genetic analysis tools.