1. Which of the following could be an engineering project that could better protect the planet?

-finding a new landfill site
-designing a better trash compacter
-deciding which product can be recycled***
-growing microbes that eat oil

2. Engineers who are working to find alternative fuel sources hope to
-reduce air pollution**
-use more fossil fuels
-design microorganisms that will eat oil
-increase the yield of food crops

3. What is the goal of synthetic biology?
-the goal of synthetic biology is to mimic living cells
-the goal of synthetic biology is to generate new tissues to replace damaged tissue**
-the goal synthetic biology is to engineer living cells to preform specific functions
-the goal synthetic biology is to improve the function of mechanical hearts

4. In a medical setting, an engineer is most likely to
-diagnose deadly diseases
-maintain patient records
-assist in surgical procedures
-design diagnostic equipment***