GMOS

What is genetic engineering?

• Manipulation/addition of genes

• Naturally breeding two animals with desired traits

• Cross-pollinating two crops

• Harvesting stem cells

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Insecticide resistance is one of the main reasons for GMO crops.

• True 

• False

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Select examples of GMOs from the list below. (Select all that apply.)

• Maize

• Canola oil

• Cotton

• Papaya

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The best description of a GMO is _____.

• Hybrid species.

• Natural organisms.

• Artificially manipulated species.

• Healthiest species.

What is an example of a genetically modified crop (GMC)?

• Corn

• Soybeans

• Superweeds

• All of them

Genetic Engineering is....

• the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.

• the accidental modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.

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What did they do to the soybeans?

• They made it grow faster

• They accidentally created a nut allergy in the soybean

• They purposefully created a nut allergy in the soybean

The direct manipulation of genetic material to alter the hereditary traits of a cell, organism, or population

• Genotype

• Phenotype

• Genetic Engineering

• Selective Breeding

What is a GMO?

• A genetically modified organism

• A naturally occurring organism

• An organism with no genetic changes

• A hybrid organism

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Which of the following is a common reason for creating GMOs?

• To increase crop yield

• To reduce water usage

• To enhance natural flavors

• To decrease soil erosion