GMOS and human population growth (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What does GMO stand for?
What does GMO stand for?
Genetic modified organism
What does the bacterium bacillus thuringiensis produce?
What does the bacterium bacillus thuringiensis produce?
A toxin that kills insect larvae
Who is the Bt toxin harmless to?
Who is the Bt toxin harmless to?
Humans, animals & other insects
How do insect-resistant GM crops improve farming?
How do insect-resistant GM crops improve farming?
Improve yields & reduce pesticides
Why might insects develop resistance to Bt toxin?
Why might insects develop resistance to Bt toxin?
Constant exposure to the toxin
What is food security?
What is food security?
Access to safe, nutritious food
What has Golden Rice been engineered to produce?
What has Golden Rice been engineered to produce?
Vitamin A
What concern is raised about people who go hungry?
What concern is raised about people who go hungry?
They can't afford food - tackle poverty
What do fertilisers contain that helps plant growth?
What do fertilisers contain that helps plant growth?
Nitrates and phosphates
What problem can excess fertilisers cause?
What problem can excess fertilisers cause?
Eutrophication in rivers & lakes
What are biological control methods?
What are biological control methods?
Using organisms to reduce pest numbers
Why were cane toads introduced into Australia?
Why were cane toads introduced into Australia?
To eat beetles damaging crops