Question

Which of the following accurately defines Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?

• A. Organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory.
• B. Organisms that occur naturally and have been modified through crossbreeding methods.
• C. Organisms that are genetically modified through natural selection.
• D. Organisms that have undergone genetic changes due to environmental factors.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

• GMOs refer to living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially altered or modified in a way that does not occur naturally through mating or natural recombination.
• This manipulation is typically carried out in a laboratory through techniques such as genetic engineering, where specific genes are inserted, deleted, or modified to give the organism new characteristics or traits.
• GMOs can include a wide range of organisms such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.
• The purpose of genetic modification is often to introduce desirable traits, such as resistance to pests, tolerance to herbicides, increased nutritional value, or improved growth characteristics.
• GMO crops have been vastly used for increasing agricultural productivity, reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides, and addressing specific challenges in farming, like drought or poor soil conditions.
• Some common examples of genetically modified crops include : Bt cotton, Bt brinjal etc