Genetic Engineering (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is genetic engineering?
What is genetic engineering?
Deliberately changing genome using biotech
What distinguishes transgenic organisms from cisgenic organisms?
What distinguishes transgenic organisms from cisgenic organisms?
Transgenic have genes from different species
How are GMOs and transgenic organisms related?
How are GMOs and transgenic organisms related?
All transgenic organisms are GMOs
What are the three stages of creating transgenic plants?
What are the three stages of creating transgenic plants?
Gene ID, gene delivery, gene expression
What are the two main agricultural uses of GMOs?
What are the two main agricultural uses of GMOs?
Increase productivity & disease resistance
Why was golden rice developed?
Why was golden rice developed?
To combat vitamin A deficiency (VAD)
Why is transgenic salmon classified as transgenic?
Why is transgenic salmon classified as transgenic?
Contains genes from 2 different fish species
What percentage of global crop production is lost to pathogens and pests?
What percentage of global crop production is lost to pathogens and pests?
30%
How do Bt crops provide pest resistance?
How do Bt crops provide pest resistance?
Produce crystal toxins from Bt bacteria
What is a biological concern about GM crops?
What is a biological concern about GM crops?
Could reduce genetic diversity in crops