Lesson 12: STS

What does GMO stand for?

• Genetically Modified Organism

• Genetically Mutated Organism

• Genetically Manufactured Object

• Genetically Multiplied Organism

How are GMOs created?

• By natural selection

• Through crossbreeding only

• By altering the genetic material in a laboratory

• By exposing organisms to radiation

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of GMOs?

• Increased crop yield

• Pest resistance

• Guaranteed safety for human consumption

• Longer shelf life for produce

Who discovered the structure of DNA in 1953, which led to advancements in genetic engineering?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• James Watson and Francis Crick

• Rosalind Franklin

Who were the first scientists to genetically modify an organism by combining genes from two different E. coli?

• Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen

• James Watson and Francis Crick

• Paul Berg and Craig Venter

• Rosalind Franklin and Gregor Mendel

What was the first genetically modified product approved by the FDA?

• Bt corn

• Roundup Ready Soybeans

• Humulin insulin

• Flavr Savr tomato

What is the purpose of Golden Rice?

• To increase crop production

• To make rice grow faster

• To address Vitamin A deficiency

• To prevent crop diseases

What concern arose regarding genetically modified papaya in Hawaii?

• It caused allergic reactions in humans

• It compromised natural biodiversity

• It grew slower than non-GMO papaya

• It could not reproduce naturally

Which European country ruled in favor of mandatory labeling of GMO food products in 1997?

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• France

• The European Union

What major concern is associated with herbicide-resistant GMO crops?

• They require more water

• They are expensive to grow

• They may lead to the development of superweeds

• They spoil faster