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