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What is the World Health Organization's definition of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
What is the World Health Organization's definition of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
- Organisms with artificially modified genetic makeup
- Organisms with non-natural DNA modifications (correct)
- Organisms with naturally altered DNA
- Organisms with genetically engineered traits
What was the outcome of the introduction of an alien gene into Bacillus anthracis?
What was the outcome of the introduction of an alien gene into Bacillus anthracis?
- It made the organism more susceptible to vaccines
- It altered the organism's immunological properties (correct)
- It increased the organism's reproduction rate
- It improved the organism's resistance to antibiotics
What is the purpose of producing Golden Rice through genetic engineering?
What is the purpose of producing Golden Rice through genetic engineering?
- To boost rice protein content
- To increase vitamin A biosynthesis (correct)
- To improve rice shelf life
- To enhance rice flavor
How are food allergies related to GMOs?
How are food allergies related to GMOs?
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What was the outcome of the examination of a strain of GM soybean engineered to contain protein from Brazil nuts?
What was the outcome of the examination of a strain of GM soybean engineered to contain protein from Brazil nuts?
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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- The World Health Organization defines GMOs as organisms whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally through mating and/or natural recombination.
Alien Gene Introduction in Bacillus anthracis
- Introducing an alien gene into Bacillus anthracis, a pathogenic bacterium, raised concerns about biosecurity due to the potential enhancement of its virulence or antibiotic resistance.
Golden Rice Production
- Golden Rice is genetically engineered to produce beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, to combat vitamin A deficiency, particularly in developing countries where dietary insufficiency is common.
Food Allergies and GMOs
- The relationship between food allergies and GMOs focuses on the risk that newly introduced proteins in genetically modified foods could trigger allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
Examination of GM Soybean with Brazil Nut Protein
- A specific strain of GM soybean engineered to contain Brazil nut protein was found to provoke allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to Brazil nuts, leading to halted commercialization of that soybean variant.
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