172 - Genetic Modification - One Minute History

The video tutorial explores the history and development of genetic modification, starting with early research by Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen. It discusses the introduction of genetically modified crops like tomatoes and tobacco, highlighting the commercialization of the Flavor Saver Tomato. The focus then shifts to the traits targeted by developers, such as insect and herbicide tolerance, and the applications of genetic modification in agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology. The video concludes with a discussion on the ethical and societal concerns surrounding genetic modification.

Who were the researchers that first inserted a foreign gene into a bacterium?

• Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin

• Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins

• James Watson and Francis Crick

• Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen

Which crop was the first to be commercially sold as genetically modified?

• Roundup Ready Soybeans

• Flavor Saver Tomato

• Bt Cotton

• Golden Rice

By the late 1990s, what was common on grocery shelves?

• Locally sourced produce

• Organic fruits and vegetables

• Genetically modified fruits and vegetables

• Exotic imported fruits

What traits did developers focus on in genetically modified crops?

• Insect and herbicide tolerance

• Nutritional enhancement and taste improvement

• Drought resistance and color variation

• Shelf life extension and aroma

Apart from agriculture, in which fields is genetic modification commonly used?

• Architecture and engineering

• Medicine and biotechnology

• Astronomy and physics

• Geology and meteorology