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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
  • 1. What does GMO stand for?
A) Genetically Modified Organism
B) Genetic Material Observation
C) General Medical Order
D) Global Market Opportunity
  • 2. Which process involves altering an organism's genetic material to produce desirable traits?
A) Natural Selection
B) Photosynthesis
C) Mitosis
D) Genetic Engineering
  • 3. Which country was the first to commercially cultivate genetically modified crops?
A) United States
B) India
C) Brazil
D) China
  • 4. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?
A) Accelerating plant growth
B) Enhancing seed size
C) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
D) Silencing specific gene expression
  • 5. In GMO labeling, what does the term 'BE' stand for?
A) Botanically Enhanced
B) Bioengineered
C) Best Effort
D) Biodegradable
  • 6. What is a common method used to transfer genes into plant cells for genetic modification?
A) Electroshock therapy
B) Yeast fermentation
C) Photosynthetic injection
D) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
  • 7. Which organization is responsible for setting international standards on food safety and trade-related aspects of GMOs?
A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B) World Trade Organization (WTO)
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
D) Codex Alimentarius Commission
  • 8. What is one potential economic benefit of GMOs to farmers?
A) Increased crop yield
B) Decreased market demand
C) Higher production costs
D) Reduced agricultural subsidies
  • 9. Which organization promotes the responsible use of biotechnology and GM crops?
A) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
B) ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications)
C) Greenpeace
D) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
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