Genetic Engineering and GMOs

The video explores genetic engineering, focusing on its definition, recombinant DNA, and GMOs. It discusses the controversies and legal status of GMOs in various countries, potential risks like allergic reactions, and the concept of venomous cabbage. The speaker shares personal opinions on GMO labeling, emphasizing the public's right to know what's in their food. The video concludes with a call for viewer interaction and sharing.

What was the initial reaction of the narrator towards the genetic engineering project?

• Not excited initially but grew interested

• Completely opposed

• Excited and eager

• Indifferent and uninterested

What is genetic engineering primarily concerned with?

• Decreasing the frequency of a specific allele in an organism

• Increasing the frequency of a specific allele in an organism

• Creating entirely new species

• Eliminating all mutations in an organism

What is recombinant DNA?

• DNA that is naturally occurring

• DNA that is artificially created by splicing and recombining fragments

• DNA that is found only in plants

• DNA that cannot be modified

What is a potential risk of GMOs mentioned in the video?

• They are cheaper to produce

• They are more nutritious than traditional foods

• They can lead to allergic reactions

• They are always safe for consumption

What is the main concern with cross-pollination of GMOs?

• It can improve the taste of crops

• It can lead to the extinction of certain species

• It can create superweeds that are resistant to herbicides

• It can reduce the need for pesticides

How is venomous cabbage created?

• By inserting a gene from a scorpion tail into cabbage

• By cross-breeding cabbage with poisonous plants

• By exposing cabbage to radiation

• By using chemical pesticides on cabbage

What is a potential benefit of GMOs mentioned in the video?

• They are less resistant to pests

• They are more expensive to grow

• They can thrive without herbicides and insecticides

• They require more labor to produce

What is the narrator's opinion on GMO labeling?

• Labeling GMOs is unnecessary

• GMOs should be labeled so people can make informed choices

• Labeling GMOs is anti-scientific

• GMOs should not be labeled

What does the narrator suggest about the safety of GMOs?

• They are completely safe and require no testing

• They pose significant safety risks

• They are more dangerous than traditional foods

• They should be labeled if they are as safe as claimed

What ethical consideration is mentioned regarding genetic engineering?

• It should be banned entirely

• There are certain lines that should not be crossed

• It should be pursued without any restrictions

• It is always beneficial to the environment