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***
8 answers
2. a - yes
3. b - no
http://www.synbioproject.org/topics/synbio101/definition/
4. d. yes
3. C - no
2. A
3. C
4. D