Genetic Engineering Quiz_Check for Understanding

What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how are they created?

• Organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques

• Organisms that have been altered using chemical pesticides

• Organisms that have evolved naturally over time

• Organisms that have been created through selective breeding

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What are the potential benefits and risks of using GMOs in agriculture?

• The potential benefits include reduced crop yield and increased resistance to pests, while the potential risks include positive environmental impact and known long-term effects on human health.

• The potential benefits include decreased crop yield and susceptibility to pests, while the potential risks include no environmental impact and well-known long-term effects on human health.

• The potential benefits include no impact on crop yield and resistance to pests, while the potential risks include positive environmental impact and known long-term effects on human health.

• The potential benefits include increased crop yield and resistance to pests, while the potential risks include environmental impact and unknown long-term effects on human health.

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What are some ethical considerations in genetic engineering, especially in the context of human gene editing?

• Music, art, literature

• Consent, equity, safety, unintended consequences

• Weather, geography, language

• Speed, efficiency, cost

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How can genetic engineering be used in the medical field? Provide examples.

• By altering the weather patterns to improve medical conditions

• By creating genetically modified organisms for producing pharmaceuticals, gene therapy to treat genetic disorders, and personalized medicine based on an individual's genetic makeup.

• By using genetic engineering to create new species of animals for medical research

• By developing new types of medical equipment using genetic engineering

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Explain the CRISPR-Cas9 technology and its significance in genetic engineering.

• CRISPR-Cas9 is a type of protein found in yogurt and has no significance in genetic engineering

• CRISPR-Cas9 is a new type of plant fertilizer with no relevance to genetic engineering

• CRISPR-Cas9 is a type of computer software used in genetic engineering

• CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene-editing technology that allows precise changes to an organism's DNA, with significant implications for genetic engineering.

What are the potential applications of CRISPR-Cas9 technology in treating genetic diseases?

• Using CRISPR-Cas9 to create new genetic diseases

• Applying CRISPR-Cas9 to increase the severity of genetic diseases

• Using CRISPR-Cas9 to treat non-genetic diseases

• Editing faulty genes to provide a cure or alleviate symptoms

How is genetic engineering used in agriculture to improve crop yield and resistance to pests?

• By introducing harmful chemicals to the soil

• By modifying the DNA of crops to introduce traits such as pest resistance and increased yield.

• By using traditional farming methods

• By reducing the amount of water used for irrigation

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What are the environmental impacts of genetic engineering in agriculture?

• Increased use of chemical pesticides and herbicides, potential harm to non-target organisms, and the development of herbicide-resistant weeds

• Decreased use of chemical pesticides and herbicides

• No impact on non-target organisms

• Decreased development of herbicide-resistant weeds

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