QUESTIONS GRADED A+
⫸ Why are GMOs created? Answer: For higher yields, pest
resistance, nutrition, food waste reduction, and medical uses.
⫸ What was the first approved GMO food? Answer: Flavr Savr
tomato.
⫸ What early engineering method was used for GMOs? Answer:
Inserting genes into bacteria.
⫸ What are plasmids? Answer: Key DNA tools used in genetic
engineering.
⫸ What do Bt crops do? Answer: Resist insects using a bacterial
gene.
⫸ What is the purpose of herbicide-tolerant crops? Answer: To
survive specific weed killers.
⫸ What is an example of a disease-resistant GMO? Answer: Disease-
resistant squash.