Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
Q
The FDA ruled that rennin made by E.coli did not have to be labeled because: It doesn't get into the food It is the same as calf rennin It was tested for 10 years are was safe It is not allowed in the US
A
Same as calf rennin
2
Q
The FDA states that for a GMO, the level of toxicants must be
Zero
Less than 50% of the food before modification
GRAS
Equal to or less than before modification
A
Equal to or less than before modification
3
Q
A major disadvantage of using antisense in genetic engineering foods is:
Adds a new protein that may be an allergenic
It cannot add new capabilities
It violates religious dietary laws
All of the above
A
It cannot add new capabilities
4
Q
The recombinant protein used to treat heart attacks is: Bovine somatotropin (BST) Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) Tissue necrosis factor (TNF) Mild inhibitory kinase enzyme (MIKE)
A
Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
5
Q
The genetically modified animal that we discussed that can grow must faster than the non-GMO animal is: Pig Cow Salmon Horse
A
Salmon
6
Q
Allergencity is a significant concern when genetic engineering results in: Production of new DNA Production of new RNA Production of new proteins Production of new sugars
A
Production of new proteins
7
Q
The Flavr Savr tomato is an example of food produced using Bad spelling Antisense RFLPs Traditional breeding
A
Antisense
8
Q
A technique where a cell is made to express the wrong (backward) strand of DNA is called: RFLP Retarded PCR Antisense
A
Antisense
9
Q
BT corn contains a gene from a (an) Insect Bacteria Virus Yeast
A
Bacteria
10
Q
The protein TPA is used to treat Huntington disease Heart attacks Cancer Anemia
A
Heart attacks
11
Q
A major advantage of genetic engineering over classical breeding is: It is well received by the public It exchanges many genes at once It can target a single gene It works every time
A
It can target a single gene
12
Q
PCR is useful for
A
Making many copies of DNA
13
Q
Restriction length polymorphism (RFLP) is useful for Finding patterns in DNA Making RNA from DNA Making shorter DNA Making many copies of DNA
A
Finding patterns in DNA`
14
Q
Golden rice contains added genes to make: Money Vit C beta-carotene Lycopene
A
Beta-carotene
15
Q
The first genetically modified ingredient was used to make Corn chips Tomatoes last longer Cheese increased milk production
A
Cheese
