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- 3. _________ Engineering is based on the fact that every living thing carries a genetic code that determines precisely the traits it will have.
- 7. The cultivation of aquatic animals or plants for food.
- 8. _________ Technology: Use technical means (machines and equipment) to help plant, grow, and harvest crops and raise livestock.
- 10. The ___________ value of foods can be improved using genetic engineering.
- 12. The nutritional value of foods can be _____ used genetic engineering
- 14. The growing of plants in nutrient solutions without soil.
- 16. Ancient Egyptians used biotechnology to produce _____.
- 17. Chemicals that are added to foods to delay the spoilage and ensure that food retains its quality.
- 19. Agriculture addresses humans 2 basic needs: Food and ________ .
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- 1. Biotechnology is a major factor in ______ crop yields.
- 2. ________ husbandry This area involves breeding, raising, and training animals.
- 4. This non food crop is grown on farms. It provides energy for new types oars.
- 5. The use of gamma rays or X rays to kill most molds and bacteria in food.
- 6. Splicing Producing an organism with a new set of traits.
- 9. Large scale industrial style farming, often carried out by multinational corporations.
- 11. People have used scientific activities to improve plants and animals for _______ of years.
- 13. _______ is being used to create, improve, or modify plants, animals, and microorganisms.
- 15. Golden rice was genetically engineered to help infants in developing countries fight ______.
- 17. The most important type of tilling equipment.
- 18. People using materials, information and machines to produce food & natural fibers