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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) - Exam
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  • 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) United States
B) China
C) Brazil
D) India
  • 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) Greenpeace
B) ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications)
C) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
D) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
  • 6. What is one potential economic benefit of GMOs to farmers?
A) Increased crop yield
B) Higher production costs
C) Reduced agricultural subsidies
D) Decreased market demand
  • 7. In GMO labeling, what does the term 'BE' stand for?
A) Botanically Enhanced
B) Best Effort
C) Biodegradable
D) Bioengineered
  • 8. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?
A) Silencing specific gene expression
B) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
C) Accelerating plant growth
D) Enhancing seed size
  • 9. 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
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