4. The relationship between transgenic plants and biotechnology is most like the relationship between:
a. a graham cracker crust and apple pie
b. hardwood floors and a shag carpet
c. an airline pilot and a jet plane
d. opiate abuse and addiction
e. sheet music and a grand piano
5. According to the passage, all the following are products of biotechnology EXCEPT:
a. new lines of pharmaceuticals
b. the breeding of transgenic animals
c. the production of alcoholic beverages
d. the development of viral warfare
e. the transferring of DNA between different organisms
6. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
a. The sweeping changes in the use of biotechnology since 1972 have redefined its necessity to mankind.
b. Although still in its fledgling stages, biotechnology shows promise to help benefit our society one day.
c. As the science of biotechnology continues to broaden and strengthen, the fruits of its applications become more powerful and abundant.
d. The swapping of DNA could sometimes yield beneficial results, but on the whole is too risky to undertake.
e. The development of transgenic plants is paramount to the development of better pharmaceuticals.