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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
  • 1. What does GMO stand for?
A) General Medical Order
B) Global Market Opportunity
C) Genetically Modified Organism
D) Genetic Material Observation
  • 2. Which process involves altering an organism's genetic material to produce desirable traits?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Mitosis
C) Natural Selection
D) Genetic Engineering
  • 3. Which country was the first to commercially cultivate genetically modified crops?
A) Brazil
B) United States
C) India
D) China
  • 4. What is a common method used to transfer genes into plant cells for genetic modification?
A) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
B) Photosynthetic injection
C) Yeast fermentation
D) Electroshock therapy
  • 5. Which organization promotes the responsible use of biotechnology and GM crops?
A) Greenpeace
B) ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications)
C) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
D) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
  • 6. In GMO labeling, what does the term 'BE' stand for?
A) Best Effort
B) Bioengineered
C) Biodegradable
D) Botanically Enhanced
  • 7. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?
A) Enhancing seed size
B) Accelerating plant growth
C) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
D) Silencing specific gene expression
  • 8. What is one potential economic benefit of GMOs to farmers?
A) Decreased market demand
B) Reduced agricultural subsidies
C) Increased crop yield
D) Higher production costs
  • 9. Which organization is responsible for setting international standards on food safety and trade-related aspects of GMOs?
A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B) World Trade Organization (WTO)
C) Codex Alimentarius Commission
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
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