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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) - Exam
  • 1. What does GMO stand for?
A) Genetic Material Observation
B) Genetically Modified Organism
C) Global Market Opportunity
D) General Medical Order
  • 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) Brazil
B) United States
C) China
D) India
  • 4. In GMO labeling, what does the term 'BE' stand for?
A) Biodegradable
B) Best Effort
C) Bioengineered
D) Botanically Enhanced
  • 5. What is a common method used to transfer genes into plant cells for genetic modification?
A) Yeast fermentation
B) Photosynthetic injection
C) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
D) Electroshock therapy
  • 6. Which organization promotes the responsible use of biotechnology and GM crops?
A) Greenpeace
B) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
C) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
D) ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications)
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Which organization is responsible for setting international standards on food safety and trade-related aspects of GMOs?
A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) Codex Alimentarius Commission
D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • 9. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?
A) Enhancing seed size
B) Accelerating plant growth
C) Silencing specific gene expression
D) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
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