Genetic Engineering in Agriculture

What is a transgenic organism?

• An organism that has been naturally selected.

• An organism that has been genetically modified.

• An organism that has not undergone any genetic changes.

• An organism that is extinct.

Which of the following is NOT a source of genes for transgenic organisms?

• Bacteria

• Humans

• Viruses

• Minerals

What is the main goal of inserting bacterial genes into a maize plant?

• To change its color

• To make it grow faster

• To produce resistance in the plant

• To make it taste better

How do these genetic techniques differ from natural selection?

• They involve crossing genes within the same species.

• They exchange genes between different species and kingdoms.

• They do not involve any genetic changes.

• They only work with animal genes.

What is the primary application of these genetic techniques in agriculture?

• To make crops more colorful

• To control food production and increase yield

• To reduce the size of crops

• To decrease the nutritional value of crops