Question

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***

Answer 1

1. c - no. That was done years ago.
2. a - yes
3. b - no
http://www.synbioproject.org/topics/synbio101/definition/

4. d. yes

Answer 2

Is 1.B and is 3.C

Answer 3

1. B or D. Check your text.
3. C - no

Answer 4

Ok! Thank you!

Answer 5

You're welcome.

Answer 6

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D

Answer 7

SMH is right

Answer 8

SMH is 100% correct