(AFA - 2009)
Read the text below and answer questions 01 to 03.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is one of the new professional courses of studies offered by universities. Biotechnology uses chemical and biological knowledge and the knowledge of new technologies in the areas of health care, food, chemistry, and the environment. Biotechnology graduates are multidisciplinary professionals. They study biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, and information technology. In the area of microbiology, these professionals study fungi, bacteria, viruses, and protozoa and the diseases that they cause in plants, animals, and human beings. They research the methods to use such microorganisms in the production of foods and beverages, such as dairy products, beer, and wine. The biotechnologist specializing in immunology uses the microorganisms in the production of vaccines and kits for diagnosis. In the food and pharmaceutical industries, they control microbial growth, safety, and hygiene at the workplace. They work in research for the development of new pharmaceutical drugs. They also work in the environment area, to evaluate and prevent water and soil contamination.
(Challenge–Richmond)
The only one matter that is NOT mentioned in the text is
drinks.
some subjects.
different professions.
illnesses.
Gabarito:
different professions.
A) INCORRECT: pois "drinks" (que é o mesmo que "beverages") foi mencionado no texto.
B) INCORRECT: pois "some subjects" (algumas matérias) foi mencionado no texto.
C) CORRECT: pois "different professions" não são mencionadas no texto, uma vez que a única profissão mencionada é a de "biotecnólogo".
D) INCORRECT: pois "illnesses" (o mesmo que "diseases") foi mencionado no texto.