GMO BIOLOGY
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organism
How can insect-resistant GMO crops help farmers?
A. They require more pesticides.
B. They can reduce pesticide use.
C. They eliminate all insects.
D. They stop weeds from growing.
B. They can reduce pesticide use.
Which GMO was created to help reduce Vitamin A deficiency?
A. Arctic Apples
B. Bt Corn
C. Impossible Burger
D. Golden Rice
D. Golden Rice
Which molecule is modified to create a GMO?
DNA
Which farming practice can help slow the development of insects that are resistant to Bt crops?
A. Plant only GMO crops.
B. Plant refuge areas with non-Bt crops.
C. Harvest earlier.
D. Add more fertilizer.
B. Plant refuge areas with non-Bt crops.
Genetically engineered bacteria are commonly used to produce which medicine?
A. Penicillin
B. Aspirin
C. Insulin
D. Ibuprofen
C. Insulin
A scientist inserts a bacterial gene into a corn plant that allows the plant to produce an insect-killing protein. This is an example of:
A. Artificial selection
B. Natural selection
C. Transgenic genetic engineering
D. Mutation breeding
C. Transgenic genetic engineering
Scientists generally agree that approved GMO foods are safe to eat. Why does public debate about GMOs continue?
A. Scientists disagree about DNA.
B. GMOs cannot be tested.
C. Concerns include environmental impact
D. GMOs always cause allergies.
C. Concerns include environmental impact
GM Bt Corn was designed primarily to...
A. Taste sweeter
B. Grow underwater
C. Resist insect pests
D. Produce more seeds
C. Resist insect pests