Genetically Modified Foods Quiz

What are genetically modified (GM) foods also known as?

• Genetically altered organisms (GAOs)

• Genetically designed organisms (GDOs)

• Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

• Genetically engineered organisms (GEOs)

Which of the following is a positive aspect of GM foods?

• They can lead to the development of resistant pests

• They can cause long-term health effects

• They can be engineered to have increased resistance to pests and diseases

• They can unintentionally cross-pollinate with non-GM crops

What is one potential environmental impact of GM crops mentioned in the text?

• They can improve the balance of ecosystems

• They can lead to the emergence of pests resistant to toxins produced by GM crops

• They can reduce the use of herbicides and pesticides

• They can increase biodiversity

According to the text, what have the World Health Organization and the National Academy of Sciences consistently concluded about GM foods?

• GM foods are safe for human consumption

• GM foods should be banned

• GM foods have no impact on health

• GM foods are the leading cause of new allergies

What is one way GM foods can have enhanced nutritional value?

• By being modified to have a longer shelf life

• By being engineered to contain higher levels of essential nutrients

• By being cheaper to produce

• By being easier to transport

What is the main purpose of genetically modifying foods?

• To make them taste better

• To increase their resistance to pests and diseases

• To make them glow in the dark

• To make them larger in size

What is a potential risk associated with GM foods?

• They can lead to the development of superbugs resistant to pesticides

• They can make people taller

• They can change the color of the food

• They can make the food taste bitter

GM foods can contribute to food security by (a)   .

• By making food more expensive
• By reducing the nutritional value o
• By increasing crop yields and impro
• By making food taste better

What is a potential benefit of GM foods in terms of climate change?

• They can reduce the amount of greenhouse gases produced by agriculture

• They can make the climate cooler

• They can increase the amount of rainfall

• They can reduce the amount of sunlight

What is a possible disadvantage of GM foods in terms of biodiversity?

• They can lead to the extinction of non-GM varieties

• They can increase the number of species

• They can make animals extinct

• They can create new species