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What is the process through which a new gene is inserted into bacterial DNA at plasmid?
What is the process through which a new gene is inserted into bacterial DNA at plasmid?
Which enzyme is used to cut DNA in the process of genetic modification?
Which enzyme is used to cut DNA in the process of genetic modification?
What is the aim of genetic modification in the context of GM foods?
What is the aim of genetic modification in the context of GM foods?
In the context of GMOs, what is the first step in the process of creating genetically modified organisms?
In the context of GMOs, what is the first step in the process of creating genetically modified organisms?
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What is the specific shape of restriction enzyme that allows it to move along DNA?
What is the specific shape of restriction enzyme that allows it to move along DNA?
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What does DNA ligase do in the process of genetic modification?
What does DNA ligase do in the process of genetic modification?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of genetically modified (GM) foods?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of genetically modified (GM) foods?
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What is the primary purpose of biofortification (BF) mentioned in the passage?
What is the primary purpose of biofortification (BF) mentioned in the passage?
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Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified (GM) product that specifically targets to enrich certain nutrients or substances?
Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified (GM) product that specifically targets to enrich certain nutrients or substances?
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What is the main disadvantage associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) mentioned in the passage?
What is the main disadvantage associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) mentioned in the passage?
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Which of the following is a challenge related to GM foods mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following is a challenge related to GM foods mentioned in the passage?
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What is the primary reason for developing GM foods with increased nutrient composition and food quality?
What is the primary reason for developing GM foods with increased nutrient composition and food quality?
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What is the main benefit associated with biofortification (BF) through genetic engineering (GE)?
What is the main benefit associated with biofortification (BF) through genetic engineering (GE)?
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Which of the following nutrients/substances are specifically targeted for enrichment in some genetically modified (GM) products?
Which of the following nutrients/substances are specifically targeted for enrichment in some genetically modified (GM) products?
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'Golden Banana' is an example of a genetically modified (GM) product that aims to enrich which specific nutrient?
'Golden Banana' is an example of a genetically modified (GM) product that aims to enrich which specific nutrient?
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What is the primary purpose of modifying the chemical composition in food, as mentioned in the passage?
What is the primary purpose of modifying the chemical composition in food, as mentioned in the passage?
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What is the focus of stratified or tailored nutrition?
What is the focus of stratified or tailored nutrition?
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What does precision nutrition emphasize?
What does precision nutrition emphasize?
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What does 'SNPs' refer to in the context of personalized meal plate based on genes?
What does 'SNPs' refer to in the context of personalized meal plate based on genes?
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What does the 'book of life' refer to in the context of genetics?
What does the 'book of life' refer to in the context of genetics?
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What do nucleotides represent in the 'book of life'?
What do nucleotides represent in the 'book of life'?
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What does 'spelling mistake' signify in the context of genetics?
What does 'spelling mistake' signify in the context of genetics?
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What is the primary difference between SNPs and Indels?
What is the primary difference between SNPs and Indels?
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What is the rationale behind the personalized nutrition approach?
What is the rationale behind the personalized nutrition approach?
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What is the impact of food availability on genetic patterns?
What is the impact of food availability on genetic patterns?
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What effect does citric acid have on salivary amylase?
What effect does citric acid have on salivary amylase?
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What is the role of exercise in relation to salivary amylase?
What is the role of exercise in relation to salivary amylase?
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Which group has a higher plasma glucose response to starch ingestion according to the first graph?
Which group has a higher plasma glucose response to starch ingestion according to the first graph?
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What is the main purpose of understanding genetic differences in carbohydrate metabolism?
What is the main purpose of understanding genetic differences in carbohydrate metabolism?
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What is the specific impact of amy1 gene copy numbers on carbohydrate response?
What is the specific impact of amy1 gene copy numbers on carbohydrate response?
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