Plant Biofactories and Molecular Farming Quiz
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  1. What is the term used to describe plant-based systems for the production of high-value molecules such as recombinant proteins and small molecules?

Molecular Farming or Pharming

  1. When was the first plant-produced biopharmaceutical for humans approved by the FDA?

2012

  1. What is an example of a commercialized Molecular Farming product mentioned in the text?

The research reagent avidin produced in maize and sold by Sigma-Aldrich

  1. What are some of the potential applications of plant-produced recombinant proteins?

<p>Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animal health, and industrial products</p> Signup and view all the answers

  1. What type of system is used to grow the barley plants mentioned in the text?

<p>A hydroponic system with no soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

  1. What is the significance of the year 1989 in the context of Molecular Farming research and development?

<p>The year 1989 marks the publication of the first paper on Molecular Farming, signifying the early stages of research and exploration in this field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

  1. What is an example of a high-value molecule that can be produced through Molecular Farming?

<p>Recombinant proteins, such as pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds, are examples of high-value molecules that can be produced through Molecular Farming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

  1. How are the barley plants grown in the hydroponic system mentioned in the text?

<p>The barley plants are grown in an inert medium, without the use of soil, in the hydroponic system mentioned in the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

  1. What was the significance of 2012 in the context of Molecular Farming?

<p>In 2012, the first plant-produced biopharmaceutical for humans was approved by the FDA, marking a milestone in the development and commercialization of Molecular Farming products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

  1. What are some of the potential applications of plant-produced recombinant proteins mentioned in the text?

<p>The potential applications of plant-produced recombinant proteins include pharmaceuticals, animal feed, cosmetics, animal health products, bioactive compounds, nutraceuticals, and functional food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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