16 Questions
What is the main focus of genetic modification (GM)?
The manipulation of genetic material in living organisms to perform specific functions.
Where and when was the first recorded instance of genetic modification in plants?
Southwest Asia, 10,000 years ago
What are some proven case studies of GM crops' success?
Indian cotton and Australian canola
What are some controversial studies that have affected the public perception of GM crops?
Monarch Butterfly study (1999) and the Séralini affair (2012)
What are some current problems linked to GM crops?
Insect resistance and potential health risks
What are some promising research avenues in genetic modification?
Biofortification, precise DNA integration, and stress tolerance
What are the Darwinian-coined terms referring to the selection of parent organisms having desirable traits and breeding them for propagating their traits?
Selective breeding and artificial selection
What was the most dramatic alteration of plant genetics using artificial selection?
Corn
In which year did scientists first discover that genetic material was transferable between different species?
1946
When were the first GM plants, namely antibiotic resistant tobacco and petunia, successfully created?
1983
What is the central dogma that involves the transcription of DNA to RNA and subsequent translation into proteins?
The central dogma
Name one of the fruits that have been reported to derive current variants through the use of similar techniques of artificial selection.
Apples, broccoli, or bananas
What are some of the planned uses of GM crops?
Increase vaccine bioproduction, nutrients in animal feed, confer salinity and drought resistant traits
In which year were the agricultural developments leading to modern genetic modification first discovered?
1946
What have GM crops been commended for by agricultural scientists, growers, and most environmentalists worldwide?
Beneficial effects on economy and the environment
What problems have plagued the GM seed industry, undermining their beneficial effects?
Problems related to human health and insect resistance
Explore the history, advancements, and controversies surrounding genetic modification (GM) in plants, with a focus on its impact on commercial agriculture. Learn about the promising potential of GM crops and the challenges they pose, supported by case studies such as Indian cotton and Australian canola.
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