10 Questions
What is the main advantage of genetic engineering (GE) mentioned in the text?
Reduced crop damage
What term is used to describe plants into which genes from another organism have been incorporated?
Transgenic plants
Which of the following is NOT an area where plants have been improved using genetic engineering?
Susceptible to herbicides
What is the primary purpose of genetic engineering in plants?
To deliberately change the DNA of organisms
How does genetic engineering help reduce spoilage losses in fruits and vegetables?
By improving nutritional properties
Why is traditional breeding considered time-consuming to produce better hybrids?
Because it takes many years and results are hard to predict
What is one of the possible advantages of genetic engineering mentioned in the text regarding soybeans?
Improved tolerance to salty soils
Why do genetically engineered cotton plants produce poison that kills caterpillars?
To target insects that feed on the plant
What is a significant limitation of traditional breeding methods in terms of genetic material?
The genetic material is limited to a specific species only
How do farmers and plant breeders contribute to genetic engineering over thousands of years?
By selectively breeding plants with desired traits for generations
Test your knowledge about the critical role of genetic engineering and plant breeding in providing plant materials for our survival. Learn about the process of creating transgenic plants by incorporating genes from one organism to another.
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