GMO Flashcards
(33 cards)
organisms with
altered genome in a way that would have never happened
through traditional reproduction, or natural recombination of
existing genes within a specific species, i.e. in a way that is not
possible in nature
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
How long have GMOs existed?
produced for
the first time in the 1970s.
The term “GMO” is often used erroneously as a synonym for _____
transgenic”
GMO were used in the production of human insulin replacing insufficient production of _____ insulin
Bovine
simply means a change (modification) has occurred in the DNA, but the term doesn’t describe the change in detail.
GMO
Alternatively, “______” specifically means that DNA from a
sexually incompatible organism was introduced.
transgenic
T or F
Alternatively, “transgenic” specifically means that DNA from a
sexually COMPATIBLE organism was introduced.
F- Alternatively, “transgenic” specifically means that DNA from a
sexually INCOMPATIBLE organism was introduced.
_______includes techniques such as cross pollination,
chromosome doubling, and mutation breeding.
Conventional plant breeding
Selecting the best plants to
serve as parent lines and DNA marker assisted selection (MAS) are also
considered to be components of
Conventional breeding
T OR F
Conventionally bred plants can be considered genetically modified, however,
they CAN be considered transgenic because conventional breeding
involves sexually compatible partners
F- Conventionally bred plants can be considered genetically modified, however,
they CANNOT be considered transgenic because conventional breeding
involves sexually compatible partners
involves the insertion, deletion, or change of DNA,
RNA, or proteins through human manipulation by means other than cross
pollination.
Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering is used to create both____ and _____ organisms.
non-transgenic and transgenic
______reproduction between two organisms is not necessary in genetic
engineering, allowing for the movement of genes across typical barrier
A. Asexual
B. Sexual
C. GMO
B. Sexual
GMOs boost crop production by resisting
pests, diseases, and environmental stresses.
A. Extended Shelf Life
B. Increased Yields
C. Antibiotic Resistance
B. Increased yields
Enhanced resistance to pests and diseases ensures more crops reach the market
A. Extended Shelf Life
B.Reduced Losses
C. Antibiotic Resistance
D. Allergic risk
B. Reduced losses
Longer-lasting GMOs reduce food
waste and improve food availability over time.
A. Extended Shelf Life
B.Reduced Losses
C. Extended shelf life
D. Allergic risk
C. Extended shelf life
New allergens might emerge from foreign genes introduced into crops.
A. Toxicity
B.Reduced Losses
C. Extended shelf life
D. Allergic risk
D.
GMO plants producing insecticides or herbicide-
resistant traits may introduce harmful substances into the food
chain, posing health risks.
A. Toxicity
B.Reduced Losses
C. Extended shelf life
D. Allergic risk
A. Toxicity
Genes for_____ in GMOs
could transfer to harmful bacteria, potentially reducing the
effectiveness of existing antibiotics for treating diseases
A. Antibiotic resistance
B.Reduced Losses
C. Extended shelf life
D. Allergic risk
A.
What are the impacts of GMO under FOOD QUANTITY?
Increased yields
Reduced losses
Extended shelf life
What are the potential risks of GMO (3)
Allergic risk
Toxicity
Antibiotic resistance
GMOs like Golden Rice are
engineered for higher vitamin and nutrient content.
A. Nutritional Enhancement
B. Reduced Allergens
C. Pesticide Reduction
A.
Genetic modification can decrease
allergens, improving safety for those with food allergies.
A. Nutritional Enhancement
B. Reduced Allergens
C. Pesticide Reduction
B.
Pest-resistant GMOs reduce chemical
pesticide use, minimizing harmful residues on food
A. Nutritional Enhancement
B. Reduced Allergens
C. Pesticide Reduction
C.
