Q.1
Genetic engineering involves the transfer of what?
  • The transfer of proteins
  • The transfer of sugars
  • The transfer of genes
  • The transfer of enzymes
Q.2
Which of the following is often cited as an objection to GM crops?
  • Unknown long-term effects on humans
  • Killing animals
  • Insect populations
  • Habitat destruction
Q.3
A major objection to GM crops is the possible creation of wild plants which are resistant to what?
  • Antibiotics
  • Weedkiller
  • Insecticide
  • Viruses
Q.4
What is used to cut the gene out from a chromosome?
  • A special type of fat
  • A special type of hormone
  • A special type of enzyme
  • A special type of cell
Q.5
The first GM pet is which type of creature?
  • A dog
  • A hamster
  • A mouse
  • A fish
Q.6
Cattle can be genetically enhanced to increase what?
  • To increase their weight
  • To increase their growth
  • To increase the number of their offspring
  • To increase their nutrition
Q.7
What does a herbicide kill?
  • Animals
  • Rats
  • Insects
  • Plants
Q.8
Genetic engineering can be used to make which type of drugs?
  • Vaccines
  • Food
  • Insects
  • Weeds
Q.9
Crops produced using genetic engineering are known as GM. What does GM stand for?
  • Genes Manipulated
  • Genetically Modified
  • Great Marvel
  • Genes Made
Q.10
Why are bacteria often used to produce proteins?
  • Because they multiply quickly
  • Because they need nutrients
  • Because they are available
  • Because they are cheap
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