Genetic Engineering Quiz

What is genetic engineering often used to enhance in an organism?

• Physical appearance

• DNA stability

• Organism's characteristics

• Lifespan

What is a common method mentioned as being used before genetic engineering for developing desired traits in organisms?

• Natural selection

• Artificial selection

• Cross-breeding

• Mutation

According to the text, what does genetic engineering involve?

• Replacing a whole gene with another

• Removing all genes

• Altering the physical traits only

• Changing the organism's color

What is one of the pros of genetic engineering mentioned in the context of medicine?

• It can cure genetic diseases

• It can change eye color

• It increases intelligence

• It prevents all diseases

How has genetic engineering improved medicines according to the text?

• By creating stronger antibiotics

• By making medicines taste better

• By facilitating mass-production of life-saving medicines

• By reducing the cost of medicine production

What is one of the ethical concerns associated with genetic engineering research on embryos?

• The potential to create superhumans

• The source and fate of the embryos used in research

• The ability to choose physical traits like eye color

• The cost of genetic engineering procedures

Why is genetic engineering considered a potential solution to world hunger?

• It can increase the size of plants and animals

• It can produce plants that require less water

• It can create crops that yield more food and grow in smaller areas

• It can eliminate the need for agricultural land

What is a negative effect of plants growing and maturing quickly due to genetic engineering?

• They require more pesticides

• Their nutritional value may decrease

• They are less resistant to diseases

• They consume more water

What is 'Golden Rice' engineered to combat?

• Obesity

• Vitamin A deficiency

• Protein deficiency

• Iron deficiency

What is one potential unintended consequence of genetically engineering crops mentioned in the text?

• Increased soil fertility

• Allergic reactions in people

• Enhanced flavor of crops

• Faster growth of plants