GMO Quiz: Biodiversity and Biotechnology Questions

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What does 'THREATENED SPECIES' refer to?

Any species that has a declining population due to habitat loss or other environmental factors.

Any species that is currently endangered and at risk of extinction.

Any species that is protected by conservation laws and regulations.

Any species that is likely to become an endangered species in the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. (correct)

How does recombinant DNA technology impact biodiversity?

Recombinant DNA technology has no impact on biodiversity.

Recombinant DNA technology increases biodiversity by creating new genetic variations. (correct)

Recombinant DNA technology only impacts biodiversity in laboratory settings, not in the natural environment.

Recombinant DNA technology decreases biodiversity by creating genetically modified organisms.

What is the primary purpose of genetic modification in food production?

To increase crop yields and profits for farmers.

To make food more nutritious and healthier for consumers.

To provide a better food that is more resistant to spoilage, pest invasiveness, and harsh weather conditions. (correct)

To create food that is more aesthetically pleasing and attractive to consumers.

What is the purpose of plasmids in genetic engineering?

Plasmids are used to transport therapeutic genes into human cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety?

To ensure the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of stem cells in medical procedures?

Stem cells are used in procedures such as bone marrow transplants. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of viral vectors in gene therapy?

To carry therapeutic genes into human cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using bacterial vectors in genetic engineering?

To carry therapeutic genes into human tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of human gene editing technology?

To disrupt harmful genes or repair mutated genes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of patient-derived cellular gene therapy?

To genetically modify a patient's cells and return them to the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the given context?

A species of yeast used in biotechnology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food production, according to the given information?

Increased biodiversity of crop species Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, as mentioned in the given information?

To ensure the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Biodiversity

Threatened species are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout their range or a significant portion of it.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a species that is relevant to biodiversity.

Biotechnology

Recombinant DNA technology increases biodiversity.
Genetic modification is used to create food that is more resistant to spoilage, pest invasiveness, and harsh weather conditions.
Plasmids are circular DNA molecules that can be genetically engineered to carry therapeutic genes into human cells.

Gene Therapy

Viral vectors are modified viruses that carry therapeutic genes into human cells.
Patient-derived cellular gene therapy involves removing cells from a patient, genetically modifying them, and then returning them to the patient.
Bacterial vectors are modified bacteria that carry therapeutic genes into human tissues.

Gene Editing

Human gene editing technology aims to disrupt harmful genes or repair mutated genes.

Stem Cells

Stem cells are used in procedures such as bone marrow transplants.

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Test your knowledge on biodiversity, biotechnology, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in this quiz. Learn about threatened species, recombinant DNA technology, and the purpose of genetic modification in food production.