Plant Physiology (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is genetic engineering in plants?
What is genetic engineering in plants?
Directly changing plant DNA
What are the three key stages of genetic engineering?
What are the three key stages of genetic engineering?
Identifying, isolating, transferring
Which major crops have had their complete genomes sequenced?
Which major crops have had their complete genomes sequenced?
Rice, maize, wheat, potato
What do R-genes provide in plants?
What do R-genes provide in plants?
Disease resistance
Where does the gene in Bt maize come from?
Where does the gene in Bt maize come from?
Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria
What can be used as a vector to insert genes into plants?
What can be used as a vector to insert genes into plants?
Plasmid, Agrobacterium, gene gun
How long does the genetic engineering process typically take?
How long does the genetic engineering process typically take?
3-7 years
Which virus have papaya plants been engineered to resist?
Which virus have papaya plants been engineered to resist?
Papaya Ringspot Virus
What is a key advantage of GM crops with pest resistance?
What is a key advantage of GM crops with pest resistance?
Reduced pesticide use
Which GM crop could be valuable for Irish agriculture?
Which GM crop could be valuable for Irish agriculture?
Blight-resistant potato