CHAP5

Question 1

is the first ASEAN country to initiate a
biotechnology regulatory system

Answer 1

Philippines

Question 2

Executive No. ____ in ____, which established the National
Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP).

Answer 2

Executive No. 430 in 1990

Question 3

is recognized by the Philippine
government as one of the potent tools to attain food security and
sustainable agriculture, and promote health and
food/environmental safety

Answer 3

Agricultural biotechnology

Question 4

T or f

The rapid advancement of biotechnology has necessitated a framework of laws and regulations to ensure its safe and ethical
application

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Several international conventions and agreements have been
established to address the global implications of biotechnology.

These includes: (2)

Answer 5

● The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
● The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

Question 6

This protocol seeks to ensure the safe transfer, handling, and
use of living modified organisms (LMOs). It establishes a biosafety clearing-house mechanism to facilitate information
exchange and risk assessment

Answer 6

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Question 7

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was Adopted on _______ and entered into force on 11 September 2003

A. 29 January 2000
B. 29 February 2000
C. 29 January 2001
D. 28 January 2000

Answer 7

A. 29 January 2000

Question 8

The Protocol also establishes a Biosafety Clearing-House to facilitate the exchange of information on living modified organisms and to assist countries in the implementation of the Protocol.

Answer 8

Cartagena protocol

Question 9

Pursuant to _____, paragraph 3, of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the
Conference of the Parties, by its decision II/5, established an Open-ended Ad Hoc
Working Group on Biosafety to develop a draft protocol on biosafety, specifically
focusing on transboundary movement of any living modified organism resulting
from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effect on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.

A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 18
D. RA 8485

Answer 9

A. Article 19

Question 10

the first extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties was opened on 22 February 1999, in Cartagena, _____.

A. Colombia
B. USA
C. Philippines

Answer 10

A. Colombia

Question 11

the first extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the
Parties was opened on______, in Cartagena, Colombia.

A. 22 february 2000
B. 22 February 1999
C. 22 february 2001

Answer 11

B. 22 February 1999

Question 12

The resumed session took place in ______ from 24 to 29 January 2000 and was preceded by regional and interregional informal consultations from 20 to 23 January 2000 at the same
venue.

A. Colombia
B. USA
C. Montreal

Answer 12

C. Momtreal

Question 13

ICCP STANDS FOR?

Answer 13

Intergovernmental Committee for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Question 14

The__________ was established in decision EM-I/3 adopting the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, to undertake the preparations necessary for the first meeting of the Parties to the Protocol.

Answer 14

Intergovernmental Committee for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (ICCP)

Question 15

The ICCP held three meetings between 2000 and 2003. The first meeting (ICCP 1) was held 11-15 December 2000 in______

A. Montpellier, France
B. Netherlands
C. Colombia

Answer 15

A. Montpellier, France

Question 16

ICCP held three meetings between 2000 and 2003. the second meeting (ICCP 2) was held 1-5 October 2001 in______

A. Montpellier, France
B. Netherlands
C. Nairobi, kenya

Answer 16

C. Nairobi kenya

Question 17

The ICCP Bureau held more than 10 oversight meetings over a period of four years of its existence. The ICCP submitted its final report to the first meeting of the Parties to the Protocol which was held______ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A. 23-27 February 2004
B. 22-25 February 2004
C. 23-27 february 2005
D. 23-27 january 2004

Answer 17

A. 23-27 February 2004

Question 18

The Protocol entered into force on 11 September 2003, ninety days after the deposit of the fiftieth instrument of ratification. In accordance with_____, paragraph 1, of the Protocol, the COP to the Convention serves as the meeting of the Parties to the Protocol ( COP-MOP), the governing body of the Protocol

A. Article 29
B. Article 19
C. Article 20

Answer 18

A. Article 29

Question 19

First Extraordinary Meeting of the
Conference of the Parties - Decisions on
the continuation of the first
extraordinary meeting of the Conference
of the Parties to the Convention on
Biological Diversity, adoption of the
Cartagena Protocol and interim
arrangements.

A. EXCOP1
B. COP5
C. BSGW1
D. BSIC1

Answer 19

A.

Question 20

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is opened for signature.

Fifth meeting of the Conference of
the Parties - Work plan of the
Intergovernmental Committee for
the Cartagena Protocol on
Biosafety.

A. EXCOP1
B. COP5
C. BSGW1
D. BSIC1

Answer 20

B.

Question 21

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
enters into force on____

Answer 21

11 September 2003

Question 22

Third meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Cartagena Protocol on
Biosafety.

A. EXCOP1
B. COP5
C. BSGW1
D. ICCP3

Answer 22

D.

Question 23

What is found in the ARTICLE 1?

Answer 23

Objective

Question 24

“_____” means any operation, undertaken within a facility, installation or other physical structure, which involves living modified organisms that are controlled by specific measures that effectively limit their contact with, and their impact on, the external environment

A. Contained use
B. Export
C. Modern biotechnology
D. Import

Answer 24

A.

Question 25

means intentional transboundary movement from one Party to another Party A. Contained use B. Export C. Modern biotechnology D. Import

Answer 25

B.

Question 26

"______" means intentional transboundary movement INTO one Party from another Party A. Contained use B. Export C. Modern biotechnology D. Import

Answer 26

D.

Question 27

means any biological entity capable of transferring or replicating genetic material, including sterile organisms, viruses and viroids;

Answer 27

Living organism

Question 28

_______means the application of: -In vitro nucleic acid techniques, including recombinant deoxyribo-nucleic acid (DNA) and direct injection of nucleic acid into cells or organelles, or -Fusion of cells beyond the taxonomic family, A. Contained use B. Export C. Modern biotechnology D. Import

Answer 28

C

Question 29

In what article is the SCOPE found?

Answer 29

Article 4

Question 30

In what article is the PHARMACEUTICALS found?

Answer 30

Article 5

Question 31

Who is the National focal point of department of foreign affairs? A. Ariel J. Bayot B. Maria agbagala C. Maria almojuela D. Norman Borlaug

Answer 31

C. Maria almojuela

Question 32

Who is the National focal point of National Plant Quarantine Services Division A. Ariel J. Bayot B. Maria agbagala C. Maria almojuela

Answer 32

A. Ariel J, Bayot

Question 33

Who is the National focal point of DOST? A. Ariel J. Bayot B. Maria agbagala C. Maria almojuela

Answer 33

B. Maria agbagala

Question 34

What are yhe Types of information available on BCH?

Answer 34

● Laws and Regulations ● National Contacts ● Decisions and Declarations on LMOs ● Risk Assessments ● Unique Identification ● Capacity Building ● Roster of Experts ● National Reports submitted by Parties

Question 35

An Act to Provide Protection to New Varieties, Establishing a National Plant Variety Protection Board and for other purposes A. RA no. 9168 B. RA no. 8435 C. RA no. 9162

Answer 35

A. RA no. 9168

Question 36

Short title of RA NO. 9162 A. Philippine Animal Variety Protection Act of 2002 B. Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2003 C. Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002 D. Philippine Animal Variety Protection Act of 2003

Answer 36

C. Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002

Question 37

Guidelines for the Phytosanitary Inspection of Regulated Articles for Food, Feed and Processing, Pursuant to AO No. 8 (Series of 2002), "Rules and Regulations on the Importation and Release into the Environment of Plants and Plant Products Derived from the Use of Modern Biotechnology A. Department of Agriculture Memorandum Circular No. 8 series of 2003 B. Department of Agriculture Memorandum Circular No. 12 series of 2003 C. Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 8, series of 2002

Answer 37

A. Department of Agriculture Memorandum Circular No. 8 series of 2003

Question 38

Risk Assessment of Plants Carrying Stacked Genes For Release Into the Environment

Answer 38

Department of Agriculture Memorandum Circular No. 6 series of 2004

Question 39

Guidelines for the Conduct of Field Test for Plants Derived from Modern Biotechnology A. Department of Agriculture Memorandum Circular No. 2 series of 2006 B. Department of Agriculture Memorandum Circular No. 12 series of 2003 C. Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 8, series of 2002

Answer 39

A. Department of Agriculture Memorandum Circular No. 2 series of 2006

Question 40

Establishing the National Biosafety Framework

Answer 40

Executive Order 514:

Question 41

While broader in scope, the _____ addresses issues related to the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, including access and benefit-sharing from genetic resources

Answer 41

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

Question 42

Countries have implemented their own specific regulations to govern biotechnology activities within their borders. These regulations often cover areas such as: (4)

Answer 42

-Biosafety -Product approval -Intellectual property rights -Environment impact assessment

Question 43

What section in Article Il of the 1987 RP Constitution that states “ Protection and promotion of right to health”

Answer 43

Section 15

Question 44

What section in Article Il of the 1987 RP Constitution that states “Protection and advancement of right of people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature

Answer 44

Section 16

Question 45

What section in Article Il of the 1987 RP Constitution that states “Priority to education, science and technology”

Answer 45

Section 17

Question 46

Responsible for developing and enforcing regulations, conducting risk assessments, and issuing permits

Answer 46

Government agencies

Question 47

Facilitate international cooperation, establish standards, and provide technical assistance.

Answer 47

International organizations

Question 48

Advocate for public interests, monitor compliance, and engage in public awareness campaigns

Answer 48

Civil society organizations

Question 49

Provides guidance on biosafety practices and promotes international cooperation in biotechnology applications.

Answer 49

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Question 50

Focuses on health-related aspects of biotechnology, particularly concerning food safety.

Answer 50

World Health Organization (WHO).

Question 51

Develops consensus documents that facilitate harmonization of regulatory oversight in biotechnology across member countries

Answer 51

organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD

Question 52

While biotechnology offers significant potential benefits, it is essential to consider alternative approaches that may have fewer risks or negative impacts. These alternatives include: (3)

Answer 52

-Traditional Breeding Techniques - Agroecology -Biocontrol agents

Question 53

3 Various institutions play crucial roles in the development and implementation of biotechnology laws and regulations:

Answer 53

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO World Health Organization (WHO). Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Question 54

What article is the SIGNATURE be found

Answer 54

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