Understanding GMOs Video: A Quiz

What does GMO stand for?

• General Molecular Object

• Giant Monster Organism

• Geometrically Moved Organism

• Genetically Modified Organism

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

• Insulin

• Cheese

• Natural Honey

• Vaccines

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What percentage of the global cropland is used to grow GM crops?

• About 30%

• About 5%

• About 20%

• About 12%

What is the process called when genes are transferred within the same species?

• Cisgenics

• Transgenics

• Monogenetics

• Biogenetics

Which bacteria is used as a vector to insert genes into plants?

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Agrobacterium tumefaciens

• Bacillus subtilis

• Escherichia coli

What is the main advantage of GM crops?

• They can produce their own pesticides

• They can grow in the dark

• They grow without water

• They taste better

What is the main concern about GM crops?

• They can fly

• They cause allergies in everyone

• Control of food by companies

• They glow in the dark

Which of the following crops has NOT been genetically modified?

• Corn

• Pineapple

• Banana

• Soybean

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