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