What is (and isn't) a GMO?

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1.
Multiple Choice
What was the source of insulin before the advent of recombinant human insulin?
Genetically modified plants
Human pancreas glands
Pig pancreas glands
Synthetic chemicals
2.
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Which of the following is NOT a method used to introduce new DNA into bacterial cells?
Tiny gold particles
Electric shocks
Magnetic fields
High-intensity ultrasound
3.
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What distinguishes a transgenic organism from a cisgenic one?
Transgenic organisms have genes from the same species
Cisgenic organisms have genes from different species
Transgenic organisms have genes from different species
Cisgenic organisms are not genetically modified
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What is the primary goal of cisgenics in agriculture?
To eliminate the need for pesticides
To create entirely new species
To increase the size of fruits
To introduce resistance traits from wild plants
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How does mutagenic breeding differ from genetic modification?
Mutagenic breeding is faster than genetic modification
Genetic modification is always natural
Mutagenic breeding introduces random mutations
Mutagenic breeding involves precise DNA changes
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