Genetically Modified Organisms
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques (i.e., a genetically engineered organism). GMOs are used to produce many medications and genetically modified foods and are widely used in scientific research and the production of other goods. The term GMO is very close to the technical legal term, 'living modified organism', defined in the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, which regulates international trade in living GMOs.
One type of GMO is a "transgenic organism." This is an organism whose genetic makeup has been altered by the addition of genetic material from an unrelated organism.
Question 1
Which of these is NOT a benefit of GMO technology?
Responses
A lower cost food productionlower cost food production
B more food can be grown per square acremore food can be grown per square acre
C it could decrease the genetic diversity of certain cropsit could decrease the genetic diversity of certain crops
D ability to grow food in plans that it could not be grown beforeability to grow food in plans that it could not be grown before
Question 2
Which of these research areas would not benefit from GMOs?
Responses
A medicinemedicine
B agricultureagriculture
C food productionfood production
D highway constructionhighway construction
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