Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

The process of directly modifying the DNA of an organism using biotechnology is known as:

• Genetic engineering

• Selective breeding

• Crossbreeding

• Allergic reactions

Chemicals used to control or eliminate pests that harm crops or animals are known as:

• Shelf life

• Safety assessments

• Pesticides

• Biotechnology

A conventional method of modifying organisms by choosing and mating individuals with desired traits over many generations is known as:

• Biotechnology

• Selective breeding

• Shelf life

• Safety assessments

A conventional method of modifying organisms by mating individuals of different breeds or species is known as:

• Genetic engineering

• Selective breeding

• Crossbreeding

• Pesticides

The application of technology to the study and manipulation of living organisms is known as:

• Allergic reactions

• Biotechnology

• Regulations

• Safety assessments

The length of time a product can be stored before it deteriorates or becomes unusable is known as:

• Shelf life

• Safety assessments

• Pesticides

• Regulations

Negative immune responses to a substance that the body perceives as harmful are known as:

• Regulations

• Safety assessments

• Allergic reactions

• Biotechnology

Rules or laws that govern the production, sale, and consumption of goods or services are known as:

• Shelf life

• Safety assessments

• Regulations

• Pesticides

Evaluations conducted to ensure that a product is safe for human consumption or use are known as:

• Allergic reactions

• Biotechnology

• Safety assessments

• Shelf life

An organism whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering is known as:

• Selective breeding

• Crossbreeding

• Genetically modified organism

• Pesticides