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What genetically modified crop did Rosalie Ellasus test on her field in 2001?
Bt Corn
Who was the first person to introduce the term "genetic engineering"?
Jack Williamson.
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organism.
What virus does the GM papaya resist?
Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV).
What is inserted into young poplar trees to modify the lignin structure?
Ferulic acid.
What issue does the Arctic Apple address?
Natural browning.
Give one common characteristic of GMO crops.
Resistance to damage from insects Resistance to plant viruses Tolerance to herbicides
What is the first engineered insulin used by Type 1 diabetes patients?
Humulin.
What is the process of adding certain minerals to genetically modified crops?
Fortification.
What herbicide is commonly used in agriculture to kill weeds and is often paired with genetically modified crops?
Glyphosate.
What is the process called where genetically modified plants are used to clean up pollutants from contaminated environments?
Bioremediation.
What is the process called where genetically modified plants are used to prevent natural discoloration and extend shelf life in cosmetic products?
Cosmetic preservation.
What do you call an organism whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering to introduce or suppress specific traits?
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO).
