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GMO Flashcards

1
Q

organisms with
altered genome in a way that would have never happened
through traditional reproduction, or natural recombination of
existing genes within a specific species, i.e. in a way that is not
possible in nature

A

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

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2
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How long have GMOs existed?

A

produced for
the first time in the 1970s.

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3
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The term “GMO” is often used erroneously as a synonym for _____

A

transgenic”

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4
Q

GMO were used in the production of human insulin replacing insufficient production of _____ insulin

A

Bovine

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5
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simply means a change (modification) has occurred in the DNA, but the term doesn’t describe the change in detail.

A

GMO

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6
Q

Alternatively, “______” specifically means that DNA from a
sexually incompatible organism was introduced.

A

transgenic

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7
Q

T or F

Alternatively, “transgenic” specifically means that DNA from a
sexually COMPATIBLE organism was introduced.

A

F- Alternatively, “transgenic” specifically means that DNA from a
sexually INCOMPATIBLE organism was introduced.

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8
Q

_______includes techniques such as cross pollination,
chromosome doubling, and mutation breeding.

A

Conventional plant breeding

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9
Q

Selecting the best plants to
serve as parent lines and DNA marker assisted selection (MAS) are also
considered to be components of

A

Conventional breeding

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10
Q

T OR F

Conventionally bred plants can be considered genetically modified, however,
they CAN be considered transgenic because conventional breeding
involves sexually compatible partners

A

F- Conventionally bred plants can be considered genetically modified, however,
they CANNOT be considered transgenic because conventional breeding
involves sexually compatible partners

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11
Q

involves the insertion, deletion, or change of DNA,
RNA, or proteins through human manipulation by means other than cross
pollination.

A

Genetic engineering

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12
Q

Genetic engineering is used to create both____ and _____ organisms.

A

non-transgenic and transgenic

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13
Q

______reproduction between two organisms is not necessary in genetic
engineering, allowing for the movement of genes across typical barrier

A. Asexual
B. Sexual
C. GMO

A

B. Sexual

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14
Q

GMOs boost crop production by resisting
pests, diseases, and environmental stresses.

A. Extended Shelf Life
B. Increased Yields
C. Antibiotic Resistance

A

B. Increased yields

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15
Q

Enhanced resistance to pests and diseases ensures more crops reach the market

A. Extended Shelf Life
B.Reduced Losses
C. Antibiotic Resistance
D. Allergic risk

A

B. Reduced losses

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16
Q

Longer-lasting GMOs reduce food
waste and improve food availability over time.

A. Extended Shelf Life
B.Reduced Losses
C. Extended shelf life
D. Allergic risk

A

C. Extended shelf life

17
Q

New allergens might emerge from foreign genes introduced into crops.

A. Toxicity
B.Reduced Losses
C. Extended shelf life
D. Allergic risk

A

D.

18
Q

GMO plants producing insecticides or herbicide-
resistant traits may introduce harmful substances into the food
chain, posing health risks.

A. Toxicity
B.Reduced Losses
C. Extended shelf life
D. Allergic risk

A

A. Toxicity

19
Q

Genes for_____ in GMOs
could transfer to harmful bacteria, potentially reducing the
effectiveness of existing antibiotics for treating diseases

A. Antibiotic resistance
B.Reduced Losses
C. Extended shelf life
D. Allergic risk

A

A.

20
Q

What are the impacts of GMO under FOOD QUANTITY?

A

Increased yields
Reduced losses
Extended shelf life

21
Q

What are the potential risks of GMO (3)

A

Allergic risk
Toxicity
Antibiotic resistance

22
Q

GMOs like Golden Rice are
engineered for higher vitamin and nutrient content.

A. Nutritional Enhancement
B. Reduced Allergens
C. Pesticide Reduction

A

A.

23
Q

Genetic modification can decrease
allergens, improving safety for those with food allergies.

A. Nutritional Enhancement
B. Reduced Allergens
C. Pesticide Reduction

A

B.

24
Q

Pest-resistant GMOs reduce chemical
pesticide use, minimizing harmful residues on food

A. Nutritional Enhancement
B. Reduced Allergens
C. Pesticide Reduction

A

C.

25
Q

What are the 3 impacts of GMO on food quality

A

Nutritional Enhancement
Reduced Allergens
Pesticide Reduction

26
Q

Bt crops reduce insecticide
application by over ___% (1996–2017), increasing beneficial
insect diversity.
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 90%

A

C. 80%

27
Q

The following are the BENEFITS of GMO in the environment EXCEPT:

A. Reduced Pesticide Use
B. Improved Weed Control
C. Environmental Benefits
D. Pesticide Reduction

A

D. Pesticide Reduction- sa food quality sya

28
Q

The following are the POTENTIAL RISKS of GMO in the environment EXCEPT:

A. Cross pollination
B. Herbicide- resistant weeds
C. Reduced allergens
D. Pesticide adaptation

A

C. Reduced allergens - naa sa food quality na belong

29
Q

T or f

Pests could evolve resistance to
insecticides produced by GMOs, reducing their effectiveness over time

A

T

30
Q

T or f

At the global level, GM technology has had a significant negative impact on farm income

A

F- SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACT

31
Q

At the global level, GM technology has had a significant positive
impact on farm income, with in 2012, the direct global farm
income benefit being $18.8 billion. This is equivalent to having
added 6% to the value of global production of the FOUR main crops
of ___,____,____,____

A

soybeans, maize, canola, and cotton.

32
Q

(Potential risk of GMO on the economy)

Proprietary GMO seeds impose financial
burdens, especially on small-scale farmers

A. Trade barriers
B. Higher seed cost
C. Corporate dependency
D. Small scale farmer impact

A

B. Higher seed cost

33
Q

(Potential risk of GMO on the economy)

Strict GMO regulations in some countries limit market access and reduce farm revenues.

A. Trade barriers
B. Higher seed cost
C. Corporate dependency
D. Small scale farmer impact

A

A. Trade barriers

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