Flynn 6.0 Chapter Summary and Objectives Quiz

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What is the primary reason many farmers have adopted GM technology, according to the text?

Reduced pesticide use and improved health/safety for farmers

Shorter growing season and ability to plant a second crop

The largely intangible benefits, even when economic gains are marginal (correct)

Increased yield and direct economic gain

What is one of the key advantages of Bt maize over non-Bt maize mentioned in the text?

Shorter growing season

Reduced fungal (Fusarium) damage and lower mycotoxin levels (correct)

Increased yield

Improved health and safety for farmers

What is one of the intangible benefits of GM technology mentioned in the text?

Increased yield

Shorter growing season

Improved food/feed safety

Reduced pesticide use (correct)

What is one benefit of the shorter growing season for some GM cotton growers in India?

Ability to plant a second crop in the same season Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential benefit of GM technology for beekeepers mentioned in the text?

Some Indian cotton growers have reported commensurate benefits for beekeepers as fewer bees are now lost to insecticide spraying Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key reasons farmers have been willing to adopt GM technology, even when the measurable impacts on yield and direct costs of production suggest marginal or no direct economic gain?

The largely intangible benefits Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of DNA packaging into eukaryotic chromosomes?

To facilitate the efficient storage and retrieval of genetic information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of translation?

Transcription Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of transcription factors in gene expression?

To regulate the initiation of transcription by binding to specific DNA sequences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common feature of DNA vectors used for plant transformation?

The presence of antibiotic resistance genes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using site-specific DNA recombination techniques, such as Gateway cloning, for vector construction?

They allow for the rapid and efficient insertion of DNA fragments into vectors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key advantage of using vectors derived from plant sequences for plant transformation?

They are more likely to be stably maintained and expressed in plant cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the EIQ methodology described in the text?

To calculate and compare typical EIQ values for conventional and GM crops Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that it is not reasonable to compare the production practices of GM and non-GM crops in some cases?

Because the remaining non-GM adopters might have different weed or pest pressures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the approach described in the text?

It allows for comparisons between GM and non-GM cropping systems when GM accounts for a large proportion of the total crop planted area Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of the approach described in the text?

It does not address gaps in the availability of herbicide or insecticide usage data in most countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using the EIQ methodology described in the text?

To calculate and compare typical EIQ values for conventional and GM crops Signup and view all the answers

What is the main way in which the approach described in the text differentiates between GM and conventional crops?

By comparing the level of pesticide use in the respective areas planted for conventional and GM crops Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary contribution of Gregor Mendel to the field of genetics?

He demonstrated the inheritance of genes using garden pea plants Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental unit of heredity?

Gene Signup and view all the answers

How does the discrete nature of chromosomes impact sexual reproduction in plants?

It ensures that each offspring receives a unique combination of genes Signup and view all the answers

What would be the consequence of sexual reproduction if mitosis were the only form of cell division?

Offspring would be genetically identical to the parent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of DNA in organisms?

Storing and transmitting genetic information Signup and view all the answers

How do the reproductive features of plants regulate the degree of inbreeding?

By promoting outcrossing and genetic diversity Signup and view all the answers

What is the analogy used in the text to compare the structure of genetics to the structure of a book?

Nucleotides are like letters, genes are like sentences, and chromosomes are like chapters. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of studying the DNA sequence of a gene?

To determine how the gene functions and its impact on the final characteristics of the organism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the DNA sequences that fall outside of genes (spacer regions) in larger-scale research such as population and evolutionary studies?

They are often more useful for understanding population structure than the sequences within the genes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using DNA sequences in various types of DNA fingerprinting procedures?

To elucidate differences between populations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between molecular, cellular, organismal, population, and evolutionary studies according to the text?

They are interconnected, with each field building on traditional knowledge about genes. Signup and view all the answers