Are GMOs Actually Bad For You?

What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?

• An organism that produces only one or two proteins.

• An organism whose genes have been completely changed by humans.

• An organism that produces tens of thousands of proteins, with one or two specifically chosen by humans.

• An organism that is naturally resistant to all diseases.

Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop designed to benefit human health?

• Sugar beets engineered for insect resistance.

• Golden Rice, which contains enough Vitamin A to prevent blindness.

• Corn engineered to resist herbicides.

• Atlantic salmon with higher growth hormone levels.

How does transgenesis differ from traditional artificial selection methods like breeding?

• Transgenesis involves exposing plants to radiation to cause mutations.

• Transgenesis involves extracting genes from one species and inserting them into a different species.

• Transgenesis only works on animals, not plants.

• Transgenesis is a natural process that occurs without human intervention.

What is the primary purpose of "Roundup Ready" crops?

• To make them taste better.

• To increase their size and yield.

• To make them resistant to a specific herbicide.

• To make them resistant to all types of insects.

How did Monsanto develop crops that were resistant to glyphosate?

• By treating the crops with a special chemical.

• By transferring genes from bacteria that produce a glyphosate-unaffected enzyme.

• By cross-breeding plants with natural resistance.

• By exposing seeds to radiation to induce mutations.

What is a 'gene gun' used for in genetic engineering?

• To inject liquid DNA directly into plant cells.

• To blast DNA-coated gold particles into plant cells.

• To remove unwanted genes from plant cells.

• To protect plants from pests and diseases.

Which of the following is a natural genetic engineer that uses a plasmid to transfer DNA into plant cells?

• Corn

• Agrobacterium

• Glyphosate

• Gold particles

What is the purpose of backcross breeding in creating new transgenic crops?

• To make the crops grow faster.

• To introduce new genetic material into existing traditional crop strains.

• To make the crops resistant to pests.

• To increase the size of the crops.