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What does the term "genetically modified organisms" (GMOs) refer to?(1 point) Responses Organisms that have not undergone any changes Organisms that have not undergone any changes Organisms that have had their DNA artificially modified Organisms that have had their DNA artificially modified Organisms that are extinct Organisms that are extinct Organisms that have been bred through natural selection Organisms that have been bred through natural selection Question 2 Which of the following is NOT a common use of genetic engineering?(1 point) Responses Creating life-saving medicines Creating life-saving medicines Altering the weather Altering the weather Modifying crops for pest resistance Modifying crops for pest resistance Modifying farm animals Modifying farm animals Question 3 What is one of the main components used in the genetic modification process? (1 point) Responses Plasmids Plasmids Protein Protein Enzymes Enzymes Vitamins Vitamins Question 4 How is the human insulin gene introduced into bacteria?(1 point) Responses By exposing bacteria to insulin By exposing bacteria to insulin By cutting and pasting it into a plasmid By cutting and pasting it into a plasmid By using heat to change the bacteria's DNA By using heat to change the bacteria's DNA By injecting it directly into bacteria By injecting it directly into bacteria Question 5 What unique trait do spider goats possess?(1 point) Responses They produce milk containing spider silk They produce milk containing spider silk They are immune to all diseases They are immune to all diseases They glow in the dark They glow in the dark They can fly They can fly Question 6 Which genetically modified organism is used in research for cancer treatment?(1 point) Responses Wild birds Wild birds Regular cows Regular cows Glow-in-the-dark mice Glow-in-the-dark mice Regular cows Regular cows Question 7 What benefit can genetically modified crops provide?(1 point) Responses They can have decreased nutritional benefits They can have decreased nutritional benefits They can be pest-resistant They can be pest-resistant They can grow without water They can grow without water They can produce less food

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to the questions you provided:

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

• Response: Organisms that have had their DNA artificially modified

Question 2: Which of the following is NOT a common use of genetic engineering?

• Response: Altering the weather

Question 3: What is one of the main components used in the genetic modification process?

• Response: Plasmids

Question 4: How is the human insulin gene introduced into bacteria?

• Response: By cutting and pasting it into a plasmid

Question 5: What unique trait do spider goats possess?

• Response: They produce milk containing spider silk

Question 6: Which genetically modified organism is used in research for cancer treatment?

• Response: Glow-in-the-dark mice

Question 7: What benefit can genetically modified crops provide?

• Response: They can be pest-resistant

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