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CHAPTER 13: Review

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  • What virus does the GM papaya resist?
    Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV).
  • What do you call an organism whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering to introduce or suppress specific traits?
    Genetically Modified Organism (GMO).
  • What herbicide is commonly used in agriculture to kill weeds and is often paired with genetically modified crops?
    Glyphosate.
  • What does GMO stand for?
    Genetically Modified Organism.
  • 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.
  • Give one common characteristic of GMO crops.
    Resistance to damage from insects Resistance to plant viruses Tolerance to herbicides
  • 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 is inserted into young poplar trees to modify the lignin structure?
    Ferulic acid.
  • What is the process of adding certain minerals to genetically modified crops?
    Fortification.
  • What is the process called where genetically modified plants are used to clean up pollutants from contaminated environments?
    Bioremediation.
  • What is the first engineered insulin used by Type 1 diabetes patients?
    Humulin.
  • What issue does the Arctic Apple address?
    Natural browning.
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