Title: Unit 13 Quiz
Course: SAT 170 Introductory Biotechnology > Section: SAT 170 Introductory Biotechnology

Q: Which of the following is considered to be a potential application for marine-derived products?
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biomaterials
- Antifouling agents
- Cosmetic ingredients
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: What is the primary source of marine collagen?
- Tunicates
- Sponges
- Molluscs
- Algae
- Fish
A: Fish

Q: Which of the following is true regarding the large group of aquatic organisms known as algae?
- They can be unicellular or multicellular
- They are an ideal source of anti-oxidants for anti-aging cosmetic products
- They are used as purifying or filtration agents in the treatment of waste water
- They can be used as a source of biomass for biofuels
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: Which of the following correctly describes a tunicate?
- sessile, multicellular animals which have a firm outer layer that covers their barrel shaped bodies
- diverse group or multicellular animals which exhibit a variety of different body structures and includes organisms such as squids, octopus, clams, oysters and mussels
- sessile, multicellular animals which lack well defined body structures and contain large pores through which water can easily flow bringing in the needed nutrients and removing wastes
- organisms which produces compounds that are used for biomimicry
- unicellular organisms which carry out the process of photosynthesis
A: sessile, multicellular animals which have a firm outer layer that covers their barrel shaped bodies

Q: Which of the following is not one of the types of wetlands discussed in this unit?
- Bog
- Swamp
- Marsh
- River
- Fen
A: River

Q: Which of the following is true regarding the compound known as cytarbine?
- It is a compound found in fish of the Arctic and Antarctic to prevent the formation of ice crystals in their body tissues
- It is a chemotherapy agent derived from sponges for the treatment of cancer
- It is a compound that can function as an anti-fouling agent
- It is a type of bioreagent that has been isolated from marine organisms
- It is a compound which has the capability of being wet setting and can thus be used as a template for the production of underwater adhesives
A: It is a chemotherapy agent derived from sponges for the treatment of cancer

Q: The majority of living organisms are found in aquatic habitats.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Saltwater has a lower salinity than freshwater.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a type of biopolymer isolated from marine organisms and used as a biomaterial.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: An estuary is a brackish body of water.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: The accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae and/or animals to a wet surface is known as ________________________.

Q: A(n) ________________________ is a group of individuals, boats, and tools focused on raising and/or harvesting fish.

Q: An organism that is ________________________ is one that is immobile or fixed in one place.

Q: ________________________ is the farming of aquatic organisms.

Q: List and describe two agricultural applications of marine biotechnology.