Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

1. What does GMO stand for?

A) Global Market Opportunity
B) General Medical Order
C) Genetically Modified Organism
D) Genetic Material Observation

2. Which process involves altering an organism's genetic material to produce desirable traits?

A) Mitosis
B) Genetic Engineering
C) Natural Selection
D) Photosynthesis

3. Which country was the first to commercially cultivate genetically modified crops?

A) India
B) China
C) United States
D) Brazil

4. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?

A) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
B) Silencing specific gene expression
C) Enhancing seed size
D) Accelerating plant growth

5. In GMO labeling, what does the term 'BE' stand for?

A) Biodegradable
B) Best Effort
C) Botanically Enhanced
D) Bioengineered

6. 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

7. Which organization is responsible for setting international standards on food safety and trade-related aspects of GMOs?

A) Codex Alimentarius Commission
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) World Trade Organization (WTO)
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

8. What is one potential economic benefit of GMOs to farmers?

A) Higher production costs
B) Increased crop yield
C) Decreased market demand
D) Reduced agricultural subsidies

9. Which organization promotes the responsible use of biotechnology and GM crops?

A) ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications)
B) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
C) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
D) Greenpeace

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