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

1 answer

  1. What does the term "genetically modified organisms" (GMOs) refer to?

    • Organisms that have had their DNA artificially modified
  2. Which of the following is NOT a common use of genetic engineering?

    • Altering the weather
  3. What is one of the main components used in the genetic modification process?

    • Plasmids
  4. How is the human insulin gene introduced into bacteria?

    • By cutting and pasting it into a plasmid
  5. What unique trait do spider goats possess?

    • They produce milk containing spider silk
  6. Which genetically modified organism is used in research for cancer treatment?

    • Glow-in-the-dark mice
  7. What benefit can genetically modified crops provide?

    • They can be pest-resistant