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This quiz contains 8 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which of the following is an advantage of using genetically modified crops?
they can lead to the creation of herbicide-resistant weeds through crossbreeding
they involve less labour than traditional herbicides and pesticides
they encourage monocultures, reducing biodiversity
they reduce genetic diversity, making crops vulnerable to disease and climate changes
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How can insect-resistant genetically modified crops benefit the environment?
by encouraging insect pests to evolve resistance to the toxin they produce
by increasing the need for pesticides
by harming non-target insects with the toxin they produce
by reducing the need for pesticides
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Genetically modified animals can offer significant benefits in which of the following industries?
automotive and aerospace
telecommunications and information technology
construction and mining
agriculture and pharmaceuticals
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of genetically modified farmed animals?
improved productivity through faster growth
improved quality through enhanced disease resistance
improved quantity through year-round reproduction
improved flavour through genetic alterations
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What is the main risk associated with using genetically modified pathogens?
they may have unknown long-term side effects
they can be expensive to produce
they may not be effective in treating diseases
they carry a risk of accidental infections and disease outbreaks
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using genetically modified pathogens?
they offer potential treatments for diseases previously deemed incurable
they are useful in creating vaccines
they eliminate the need for strict safety protocols
they can produce essential medicines, antibiotics, and enzymes
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What is true about the patenting of genetically modified organisms?
it always increases global access to these organisms
it is more accessible for smallholder farmers in developing countries
it raises questions about the affordability of patented seeds
all of the above
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Which of the following is a potential outcome of herbicide-resistant genetically modified plants crossbreeding with wild plants?
creation of herbicide-resistant weeds
improved crop yields
reduced use of herbicides
increased biodiversity
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