What is genetic engineering?

What is genetic engineering?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

David Hamilton

FREE Resource

4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the acronym GMO stand for in the context of organisms?

Genetically Modified Organism

Genetically Manipulated Organism

Genetically Mutated Organism

Genetically Made Organism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary target of genetic engineering when changing an organism's genetic makeup?

Proteins

Cells

DNA

RNA

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do scientists produce insulin for diabetic patients using genetic engineering?

By modifying human cells to produce more insulin

By editing the DNA of bacteria to produce insulin

By extracting insulin from genetically modified plants

By chemically synthesizing insulin in a lab

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of creating "Golden Rice" through genetic engineering?

To make rice grow faster in harsh conditions

To increase the protein content of rice for better nutrition

To provide consumers with beta-carotene to combat Vitamin A deficiency

To make rice resistant to common agricultural pests