GMO 101

What is a common objection to GMOs?

• Decreased crop diversity

• Increased water usage

• Gene flow between GM and traditional crops

• Higher cost of organic food

What technology has caused public outcry due to its concept of producing sterile plants?

• Hydroponics

• Cloning

• Terminator seeds

• Biofortification

What is NOT a concern related to GMOs?

• Creation of superweeds

• Gene flow

• Eating GMO plants is riskier than non-GMO plants

• Unintentional spreading of engineered DNA

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What is the main difference between selective breeding and genetic engineering?

• Genetic engineering allows for the selection of specific traits

• Genetic engineering relies on natural selection

• Selective breeding can create new species

• Selective breeding uses chemicals

What is a BT crop?

• A crop that is resistant to all pests

• A crop that requires no water

• A crop that produces a protein toxic to specific insects

• A crop that grows twice as fast as normal crops

Why have GMOs been criticized?

• For increasing the nutritional value of food

• For being a solution to climate change

• For being too expensive for farmers

• For criticism of modern agriculture practices

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What has been a positive outcome of introducing GM eggplant in Bangladesh?

• Increased health issues among farmers

• Increased use of pesticides

• Decreased income for farmers

• Reduced insecticide use by more than 80%

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What is a major benefit of GMOs in agriculture?

• They can help make agriculture more sustainable

• They require more land to cultivate

• They eliminate the need for water

• They increase the use of chemical fertilizers

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What is a potential future application of GMOs mentioned in the text?

• Making plants glow in the dark for street lighting

• Developing plants that produce more or different nutrients

• Creating plants that can walk

• Developing plants that can survive without soil

What is the main reason GMOs are considered crucial for future food production?

• They can change the color of fruits and vegetables

• They can help grow more food on existing farmland

• They can produce their own water

• They can grow without sunlight

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