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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) - Exam
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  • 1. What does GMO stand for?
A) General Medical Order
B) Genetic Material Observation
C) Genetically Modified Organism
D) Global Market Opportunity
  • 2. Which process involves altering an organism's genetic material to produce desirable traits?
A) Natural Selection
B) Photosynthesis
C) Genetic Engineering
D) Mitosis
  • 3. Which country was the first to commercially cultivate genetically modified crops?
A) China
B) Brazil
C) India
D) United States
  • 4. In GMO labeling, what does the term 'BE' stand for?
A) Best Effort
B) Bioengineered
C) Biodegradable
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) ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications)
D) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
  • 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 Trade Organization (WTO)
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) Codex Alimentarius Commission
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • 9. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?
A) Silencing specific gene expression
B) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
C) Accelerating plant growth
D) Enhancing seed size
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