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Finals

B. Increased shelf life and availability.

66. Scientists implant a gene into a species of tomato plant that makes them ripen faster and stay firm as they are transported to stores. What is the benefit of this technology?

D. genetically modified crops

67. What are some examples of biotechnology being used in agriculture?

D. social robots

1. Robots capable of interacting with humans are called ?

B. Integrated circuit

2. The following technologies were considered by Kurzweil and Joy as capable of threatening the survival of humanity except for

A. cost

The principles being considered by the ethical matrix are the following except for

C. pluralist view

4. Which view on technology considers the dynamic interactions between technology and social values as a complex web?

C. Protect professionals in case of misconduct.

5. Which of the following is NOT a role of cades of ethics?

A. autonomy, beneficence, justice, non-maleficence

6. The four standard principles considered in making ethical decisions in medicine are:

D. scientists and nolicymakers

7. Upholding the right to science is a burden of

A. consumers

8. In terms of their involvement in science, majority of the general public are

C. Species are interdependent, others would be affected.

16. Some species go extinct at an alarming rate. Why might this be a concerning issue?

D. All statements are correct

17. How can biodiversity be protected in rain forests?

D. Increased biodiversity increases the stability of an ecosystem.

15. Which of the following best describes the relationship between biodiversity and stability of ecosystem?

B. A tropical rain forest.

14. Which of the following ecosystem is the most biodiverse?

A. blodiversity

13. Which of the following describes how varied living things are in a specific area?

B. poaching

12. Which human activity describes illegal capture or killing of an organism, often for money?

B. not be forced to slavery.

11. Article 4 of the UDHR states that humans should

B. 30

10. How many articles does the UDHR contain?

D. All statements are characteristics to be considered as biodiversity hotspot

25. Why is the Philippines considered as biodiversity hotspot?