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