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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of directly modifying the DNA of an organism using biotechnology is known as:

a)

Genetic engineering

b)

Selective breeding

c)

Crossbreeding

d)

Allergic reactions

2.

Chemicals used to control or eliminate pests that harm crops or animals are known as:

a)

Shelf life

b)

Safety assessments

c)

Pesticides

d)

Biotechnology

3.

A conventional method of modifying organisms by choosing and mating individuals with desired traits over many generations is known as:

a)

Biotechnology

b)

Selective breeding

c)

Shelf life

d)

Safety assessments

4.

A conventional method of modifying organisms by mating individuals of different breeds or species is known as:

a)

Genetic engineering

b)

Selective breeding

c)

Crossbreeding

d)

Pesticides

5.

The application of technology to the study and manipulation of living organisms is known as:

a)

Allergic reactions

b)

Biotechnology

c)

Regulations

d)

Safety assessments

6.

The length of time a product can be stored before it deteriorates or becomes unusable is known as:

a)

Shelf life

b)

Safety assessments

c)

Pesticides

d)

Regulations

7.

Negative immune responses to a substance that the body perceives as harmful are known as:

a)

Regulations

b)

Safety assessments

c)

Allergic reactions

d)

Biotechnology

8.

Rules or laws that govern the production, sale, and consumption of goods or services are known as:

a)

Shelf life

b)

Safety assessments

c)

Regulations

d)

Pesticides

9.

Evaluations conducted to ensure that a product is safe for human consumption or use are known as:

a)

Allergic reactions

b)

Biotechnology

c)

Safety assessments

d)

Shelf life

10.

An organism whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering is known as:

a)

Selective breeding

b)

Crossbreeding

c)

Genetically modified organism

d)

Pesticides