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