Biodiversity & Food Security

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What is agricultural biodiversity also known as?

Agroecological diversity

Cultural heritage

Ecosystem health

Food biodiversity (correct)

What is the main goal of permaculture?

To develop balanced farming systems (correct)

To increase the use of pesticides

To use genetically modified organisms

To increase crop yields

What is the purpose of agroforestry?

To increase monoculture farming

To reduce tree cover

To reduce biodiversity

To generate economic, social, and environmental advantages (correct)

What is a benefit of having nutrient diversity in diets?

Reduced risk of chronic diseases Signup and view all the answers

Why is food biodiversity important?

It contributes to healthier diets Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of reduced food biodiversity?

Increased obesity and hunger Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetically modified Atlantic salmon engineered to do?

Grow faster than non-modified salmon Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the economic benefits of GMOs?

Increased crop yields Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of GMOs resistant to pests and diseases lead to?

Reduced use of chemical pesticides and herbicides Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of forest gardening?

To mimic the structure and functions of natural forests Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of GMOs in terms of agriculture and natural habitats?

Conservation of biodiversity and protection of ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

What is intercropping?

Cultivating multiple crops simultaneously in the same field Signup and view all the answers

What has the development and commercialization of GMOs stimulated?

Growth in the biotechnology industry Signup and view all the answers

What was the first genetically modified food product approved for human consumption?

Flavr Savr tomato Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of developing Golden Rice?

To address vitamin A deficiency in developing countries Signup and view all the answers

What can GMOs be engineered to have?

Desirable traits such as enhanced nutritional content Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the AquAdvantage salmon?

It is the first genetically modified animal approved for human consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the scientist credited with developing the first genetically modified organism?

Herbert Boyer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cross breeding in plant breeding?

To introduce genetic diversity and create hybrids with improved characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of inbreeding in plant breeding?

Homozygous lines with uniform traits Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when plants with desired traits are chosen as parents for the next generation?

Selective breeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of hybridization in plant breeding?

Superior performance compared to their parents Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential drawback of inbreeding in plant breeding?

Expression of deleterious recessive alleles Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle of selective breeding in plant breeding?

Naturally occurring genetic variation within a species Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of using GMOs that are resistant to pests and diseases?

Minimized chemical runoff into waterways Signup and view all the answers

How can GMOs contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services?

By increasing crop yields on existing agricultural land Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using drought-tolerant GMO crops?

Less irrigation water required compared to conventional crops Signup and view all the answers

How can GMOs improve soil health?

By reducing soil disturbance associated with tillage Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential contribution of GMOs to climate change mitigation efforts?

Improved nitrogen use efficiency or carbon sequestration Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential environmental benefit of using GMOs?