Science and Society Answers

Which statement best explains the relationship between science and technology?

What is one way that early scientific practice differed from modern scientific practice?

In 1970, Hamilton Smith isolated the first restriction enzyme. Restriction enzymes are used to cut strands of DNA at specific points. This discovery led to the development of recombinant DNA, which is widely used in several scientific industries to produce proteins and hormones more cheaply and in much larger quantities than earlier methods. The change in scientific knowledge caused by Smith’s discovery most directly affected which sector of society?

Data must be considered valid for scientists to trust conclusions. Which is the best way to increase the validity of data in an experiment?

A student conducted an experiment with two rose plants to determine if a liquid formula for fertilizer produced greater growth than a dry formula. After testing each fertilizer on two different plants for one month, his data led to the conclusion that the liquid formula was a better promoter of plant growth. When he described his conclusion to his teacher, she told him he needed to conduct additional trials. The teacher most likely asked for additional trials because

Which is an example of science playing a role in developing technology?

Which statement about technology is true?

Gregor Mendel is referred to as the father of which classical science?

A scientist who conducted an experiment obtained an unexpected result. What will she most likely do with the unexpected result?

Why is the scientific method described as nonlinear?

In response to scientific understanding about food-borne disease, what have scientists and health officials recommended be used to keep people safe without affecting the taste or nutrient content of foods such as lettuce and other vegetables?

How does the washing of hands help prevent a societal problem?

Genes help determine a person’s traits or characteristics. Scientific investigations into genes have helped scientists solve major societal issues. Which issue would most likely benefit from these investigations?

How did improving treatment of patients with antibiotics lead to a new problem?

Hantavirus is a relatively rare emerging infectious disease that is spread by contact with the contaminated feces and urine of rodents, such as deer mice. It does not spread between people and causes flu-like symptoms. How would scientists most likely recommend that the disease be controlled?

Which societal problem can be solved, in part, by scientists identifying areas of high biodiversity?

Which statement correctly relates science and its influence on society?

Which could result from a person who does not finish the prescribed amount of antibiotics for an infection?

Scientists are concerned about the invasion of pythons in the Florida Everglades. Pythons are from Asia and are not native to the Everglades. They eat eggs and birds, many of which are endangered. The snakes were introduced to the Everglades when people released into the wild pet snakes that had grown too large. Very few animals in the Everglades prey on the snakes. How will scientists be most effective at controlling this invasive species?