Biotechnology Quiz for Grade 8 Students

Which among the following genetically modified organisms used Bacillus thuringiensis as a gene donor?

• Humulin

• Golden Rice

• FlavrSavr tomato

• Bt corn

Which genetically modified food contains beta carotene, a precursor of vitamin A?

• Bt corn

• Humulin

• FlavrSavr tomato

• Golden Rice

Which among the following genetically modified organisms used Narcissus pseudonarcissus as a gene donor?

• Humulin

• Bt corn

• FlavrSavr tomato

• Golden Rice

What enzyme is produced by bacterium Erwiniauredovora which enabled beta-carotene to be accumulated in the rice endosperm?

• oxidoreductases

• hydrolases

• endonucleases

• phytoenedesaturase

Which among the following is the first commercially grown GM crop granted with a license for human consumption?

• Tomato

• Eggplant

• Corn

• Rice

Which refers to organisms with foreign genes incorporated into their genome?

• GMO

• Replica

• Clone

• Vectors

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a transgenic crop?

• Resist insect

• Introduction of toxins into the body

• Yield more food

• Survive drought

Which is NOT a modification made with the FlavrSavr tomato?

• Resistant to insect

• Added flavours

• Delay ripening process

• Longer shelf life

What is the name of the enzyme used to cut DNA at a specific site?

• DNA helicase

• Restriction sites

• DNA ligase

• Restriction enzymes

What makes genetically modified crops different from non-genetically modified crops?

• They have foreign DNA

• They have fewer calories

• A bacteria growing inside of them

• The addition of specific minerals