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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) - Exam
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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) Natural Selection
B) Genetic Engineering
C) Photosynthesis
D) Mitosis
  • 3. Which country was the first to commercially cultivate genetically modified crops?
A) Brazil
B) United States
C) China
D) India
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Which organization promotes the responsible use of biotechnology and GM crops?
A) Greenpeace
B) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
C) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
D) ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications)
  • 6. What is one potential economic benefit of GMOs to farmers?
A) Decreased market demand
B) Reduced agricultural subsidies
C) Higher production costs
D) Increased crop yield
  • 7. In GMO labeling, what does the term 'BE' stand for?
A) Botanically Enhanced
B) Bioengineered
C) Biodegradable
D) Best Effort
  • 8. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?
A) Accelerating plant growth
B) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
C) Enhancing seed size
D) Silencing specific gene expression
  • 9. What is a common method used to transfer genes into plant cells for genetic modification?
A) Yeast fermentation
B) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
C) Photosynthetic injection
D) Electroshock therapy
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