GMO Q

What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?

• An organism that has had its DNA changed

• An organism that has not been altered in any way

• An organism that can change its DNA by itself

• An organism found only in science fiction

Which of the following is NOT a product of genetic engineering?

• Vaccines

• Cheese

• Natural honey

• Insulin

How much of the global cropland is used to grow GM crops?

• About 20%

• About 12%

• About 5%

• About 30%

What is the term used when a gene is transferred within the same species?

• Genomics

• Cisgenics

• Transgenics

• Biogenetics

Which bacterium is commonly used as a vector in genetic engineering?

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Agrobacterium tumefaciens

• Bacillus thuringiensis

• Escherichia coli

What is the main advantage of GM crops?

• They require more pesticides

• They are nutritionally superior

• They can have specific desirable traits

• They can be grown without soil

What is the primary concern with GM crops?

• Social and economic factors

• Taste alteration

• Color variation

• Nutritional content

Which of the following crops is NOT mentioned as a GM crop?

• Soybean

• Corn

• Wheat

• Cotton

What is the process called when genes are transferred between different species?

• Transgenics

• Hybridization

• Mutation

• Cisgenics

Which of the following is a limitation of traditional breeding?

• It takes a very long time

• It allows for precise control over the number of genes introduced

• It can transfer genes between any species

• It produces immediate results