Class 12 Biology Chapter 12 Biotechnology And Its Applications Quiz 1 (11 MCQs)

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1. What is 1 significant issue with many Genetically Modified Organisms?

Correct Answer: C) May affect other organisms in their environment.

2. Why do farmers choose to use GM crops rather than regular crops?

Correct Answer: C) They are more productive.

3. ..... was the first transgenic animal.

Correct Answer: C) Mice.

4. Which of the following involves ethics?

Correct Answer: B) Passing a law to allow doctors to euthanize humans who are terminally ill.

5. All of the following are advantages of GMO's except

Correct Answer: A) Unknown long term health effects.

6. Genetic engineering is a technique of-

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

7. Transgenic plants are plants having

Correct Answer: D) Genes of another organism.

8. If you want to make a GM crop that is purple, what is the first thing you need to do?

Correct Answer: A) Find a plant that is naturally purple.

9. What is one of the pros of Herbicide use?

Correct Answer: A) It makes weeding easier and cheaper for farmers.

10. What is the benefit of geneticially modified organisms?

Correct Answer: C) They may be better looking or more productive/effective.

11. Which of the following is not a benefit of GMO food?

Correct Answer: A) Gene transfer to other species.