Practice Agriculture (12.7.3) - Radioactivity

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of inducing mutations in crops?
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Think about benefits like disease resistance.
Question 2.
What does gamma radiation do?
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Remember it helps in mutation induction.
3Question 3.
What role does gamma radiation play in agriculture?
- A) Pest control
- B) Inducing mutations
- C) Soil improvement
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Focus on the purpose of gamma radiation.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Sterile Insect Technique is harmful to the environment.
- True
- False
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Is the technique about limiting pesticide usage?
Question 5.
Design a hypothetical experiment using gamma rays to induce a mutation in a crop plant. Include your expected results and implications for agriculture.
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Consider the environmental conditions when choosing traits.
Question 6.
Evaluate the risks versus benefits of using radioactive materials in agricultural pest control. Include potential health, environmental, and economic factors.
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Reflect on societal perceptions and scientific evaluations.

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