l3 genetically modified organisms: science, health, and politics

Question 1

she attended the Integrated Pest Management - Farmers Field School and was introducted to Bt Corn, a genetically modified corn

Answer 1

Rosalie Ellasus

Question 2

when was the term genetic engineering was coined

Answer 2

1951

Question 3

who coined the term genetic engineering

Answer 3

Jack Williamsen

Question 4

deliberate manipulation of the organism’s genes, where it may involve transfer of genes from other organism

Answer 4

genetic engineering

Question 5

antiobiotic-resistant E.coli bacteria was created in?

Answer 5

1973

Question 6

term used for an organism created through genetic engineerin

Answer 6

genetically modified organism (GMO)

Question 7

roles of GMOs in the food and agricultural industries

Answer 7

pest resistance
virus resistance
herbicide tolerance
fortification
cosmetic preservation
increase growth rate

Question 8

it is known to be detrimental to papaya palnts. the effect was like the vaccines humans have against measles or influeza virus

Answer 8

Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV)

Question 9

example of herbicide tolerance

Answer 9

roundup ready soybean

Question 10

example of fortification

Answer 10

golden rice

Question 11

example of cosmetic preservation

Answer 11

arctic apple

Question 12

example of increase growth rate

Answer 12

aquadvantage salmon