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What does the term "genetically modified organisms" (GMOs) refer to?
- Organisms that have had their DNA artificially modified
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Which of the following is NOT a common use of genetic engineering?
- Altering the weather
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What is one of the main components used in the genetic modification process?
- Plasmids
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How is the human insulin gene introduced into bacteria?
- By cutting and pasting it into a plasmid
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What unique trait do spider goats possess?
- They produce milk containing spider silk
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Which genetically modified organism is used in research for cancer treatment?
- Glow-in-the-dark mice
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What benefit can genetically modified crops provide?
- They can be pest-resistant
What does the term "genetically modified organisms" (GMOs) refer to? (1 point)
Organisms that have not undergone any changes
Organisms that have been bred through natural selection
Organisms that have had their DNA artificially modified
Organisms that are extinct
Which of the following is NOT a common use of genetic engineering? (1 point)
Creating life-saving medicines
Modifying farm animals
Altering the weather
Modifying crops for pest resistance
What is one of the main components used in the genetic modification process? (1 point)
Plasmids
Enzymes
Protein
Vitamins
How is the human insulin gene Introduced into bacteria? (1 point)
By cutting and pasting it into a plasmid
By injecting it directly into bacteria
By exposing bacteria to insulin
By using heat to change the bacteria's DNA
What unique trait do spider goats possess? (1 point)
They glow in the dark
They are immune to all diseases
They produce milk containing spider silk
They can fly
Which genetically modified organism is used in research for cancer treatment? (1 point)
Regular cows
Regular cows
Wild birds
Glow-in-the-dark mice
What benefit can genetically modified crops provide? (1 point)
They can have decreased nutritional benefits
They can be pest-resistant
They can produce less food
They can grow without water
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