The Testing and Release of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), in Particular

question 38

Multiple Choice

The testing and release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) , in particular GM plants, is tightly regulated internationally to prevent any negative effects on the environment or human health. Which of the following statements support researchers' use of cisgenic organisms?

• A) Cisgenic plants must be treated with pesticides in the same way as traditionally bred plants.
• B) Cisgenic plants are only altered with genes from bacteria while transgenic plants are altered with animal genes.
• C) The genome of a cisgenic plant, like the genome of a traditionally bred plant, is not altered with DNA from a different species.
• D) Cisgenic plants produce crop yields that are similar to traditionally bred plants.

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Definitions:

Slope

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A mathematical method used to evaluate how strong the association is between one dependent variable and multiple independent variables.

Criterion Variables

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Predictor Variable

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