Science in Focus Mendel and the gene splicers G64LS15

What were the people in the beginning of the text protesting against?

• Modern science

• Animal testing

• Genetically modified crops

• Traditional farming

Who was the scientist that pondered the theory of evolution?

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• Gregor Mendel

• Isaac Newton

What did Gregor Mendel study to understand inheritance?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Peas

• Roses

Where was Gregor Mendel from?

• Czech Republic

• Italy

• Germany

• France

What did Mendel discover about wrinkly and smooth peas?

• It follows a blending pattern

• It follows a 3:1 ratio

• It is random

• It is influenced by the environment

What are Mendel's 'factors' now called?

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Cells

• Proteins

What is the entire sequence of genes in an organism called?

• RNA

• Chromosome

• Genome

• DNA

What is the purpose of genetic modification in wheat mentioned in the text?

• To make it pest-resistant

• To increase gluten content

• To make it grow faster

• To change its color

What fruit is mentioned as being genetically modified to prevent it from going black?

• Apple

• Orange

• Banana

• Grapes

What is the main concern about genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

• They are too expensive

• They might be poisonous

• They grow too fast

• They taste different