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