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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) - Quiz
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  • 1. What does GMO stand for?
A) Global Market Opportunity
B) Genetically Modified Organism
C) General Medical Order
D) Genetic Material Observation
  • 2. Which process involves altering an organism's genetic material to produce desirable traits?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Genetic Engineering
C) Natural Selection
D) Mitosis
  • 3. Which country was the first to commercially cultivate genetically modified crops?
A) United States
B) Brazil
C) China
D) India
  • 4. In GMO labeling, what does the term 'BE' stand for?
A) Bioengineered
B) Botanically Enhanced
C) Best Effort
D) Biodegradable
  • 5. What is a common method used to transfer genes into plant cells for genetic modification?
A) Electroshock therapy
B) Photosynthetic injection
C) Yeast fermentation
D) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
  • 6. 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)
  • 7. What is one potential economic benefit of GMOs to farmers?
A) Increased crop yield
B) Reduced agricultural subsidies
C) Decreased market demand
D) Higher production costs
  • 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) Codex Alimentarius Commission
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • 9. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?
A) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
B) Silencing specific gene expression
C) Accelerating plant growth
D) Enhancing seed size
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