Genetically Modified Organisms
Genetically Modified Organisms: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Genetically Modified Organisms, Bt Cotton, Transgenic Plants, Transgenic Animals, Transgenic Microorganisms, and Genetically Modified Crops.
Important Questions on Genetically Modified Organisms
Identify the cry-genes that control corn borer:
The name of the first transgenic cow was:
Give an example of transgenic microorganism.
_____ has been used for the commercial production of vitamin-?
Which bacteria were used for the production of synthetic human insulin?
The carbon copy is often called _____.
An organism having artificially inserted gene in its DNA is called _____ organism.(non-GMO/ transgenic)
Write the full form of the term GMO.
Dolly, the sheep was obtained by a technique known as
'Bt' in the Bt gene that is used in producing insect-resistant plants refers to 'Biotechnology'.
A protoxin is
The trigger for activation of the toxin of Bacillus thuringiensis is the acidic pH of the stomach.
Write the name of the toxic protein secreted by Bacillus thuringiensis, Is it TeNT protein or Cry protein?
Which transgenic crop was the first to be approved for commercial cultivation in India?
Name the protein used for the treatment of growth disorders produced by genetic engineering, whether it is Interferons or Somatotropin.
Fill in the blank with the correct option from the bracket.
The genes responsible for the production of growth hormones are inserted into the cow, pigs, etc., to make them _____ animals. (pharm, resistant, domestic)
Which of the following is/are the protein/s produced by genetic engineering for the treatment of various diseases?
Fill in the blank with the correct option from the bracket.
_____ is the protein that is used against viral diseases. (Endorphin, Interferon, Somatotropins)
Which of the following is not a genetically modified organism (GMO)?
Select the correct statement regarding Bt toxins produced by bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis.
