GMOs Flashcards
Global climate change is acccelerating the development of GMOs to
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The World Health Organization defines a GMO organism as one that has had its genetic information altered
in a way that would not occur in nature
Genetically modified bacteria can be used in biotechnology to produce
pharmaceutical compounds
The ultimate goal(s) of successful plant GMOs is(are) to
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The modern era of genetic manipulation began when scientists first learned how to insert genes into
bacteria
European corn crops have been genetically modified with the ______ gene from Bacillus thuringiensis which acts as an insecticide.
endotoxin
All genetically modified organisms are transgenic.
False
Which of the following best explains the difference between selective breeding and genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering involves directly manipulating the DNA of organisms, whereas selective breeding makes use of existing, naturally present variation and the process of sexual reproduction
Which of the following is the focus of current GM plant research related to improving health of the human population?
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Small, circular pieces of DNA found in bacterial cells that can be manipulated in developing GMOs are known as
Plasmids
Wheat plants have been modified to increase the rate of photosynthesis to decrease the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere in response to the global concern of
Climate change
Which of the following is a way that bacteria have been genetically modified?
All of the above
By genetically engineering pigs, scientists are investigating ways to
provide organs for human transplants
Flavr-savr tomatoes were the first GMO that were approved by the FDA for human consumption.
True
Which of the following is a potential use for genetically modified animals?
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