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