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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) - Exam
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  • 1. What does GMO stand for?
A) Global Market Opportunity
B) Genetic Material Observation
C) Genetically Modified Organism
D) General Medical Order
  • 2. Which process involves altering an organism's genetic material to produce desirable traits?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Mitosis
C) Genetic Engineering
D) Natural Selection
  • 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) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
B) Yeast fermentation
C) Electroshock therapy
D) Photosynthetic injection
  • 6. Which organization promotes the responsible use of biotechnology and GM crops?
A) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
B) Greenpeace
C) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
D) ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications)
  • 7. What is one potential economic benefit of GMOs to farmers?
A) Decreased market demand
B) Increased crop yield
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) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) World Trade Organization (WTO)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) Codex Alimentarius Commission
  • 9. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?
A) Accelerating plant growth
B) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
C) Silencing specific gene expression
D) Enhancing seed size
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