Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

1. What does GMO stand for?

A) Global Market Opportunity
B) Genetic Material Observation
C) Genetically Modified Organism
D) General Medical Order

2. Which process involves altering an organism's genetic material to produce desirable traits?

A) Photosynthesis
B) Natural Selection
C) Mitosis
D) Genetic Engineering

3. Which country was the first to commercially cultivate genetically modified crops?

A) United States
B) China
C) India
D) Brazil

4. What is a common method used to transfer genes into plant cells for genetic modification?

A) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
B) Yeast fermentation
C) Photosynthetic injection
D) Electroshock therapy

5. Which organization promotes the responsible use of biotechnology and GM crops?

A) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
B) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
C) ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications)
D) Greenpeace

6. In GMO labeling, what does the term 'BE' stand for?

A) Bioengineered
B) Biodegradable
C) Best Effort
D) Botanically Enhanced

7. What is the purpose of using RNA interference in genetic modification?

A) Enhancing seed size
B) Increasing photosynthesis efficiency
C) Silencing specific gene expression
D) Accelerating plant growth

8. What is one potential economic benefit of GMOs to farmers?

A) Higher production costs
B) Reduced agricultural subsidies
C) Decreased market demand
D) Increased crop yield

9. Which organization is responsible for setting international standards on food safety and trade-related aspects of GMOs?

A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) World Trade Organization (WTO)
C) Codex Alimentarius Commission
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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