Biology
Grade-8
Easy
Question
When was the first genetically modified plant produced in a laboratory?
- 1954
- 1964
- 1990
- 1994
Hint:
The first plant that was modified by genetic engineering was produced in a laboratory in 1954.
The correct answer is: 1954
- After tests analyzed by federal regulators revealed it to be just as safe as conventionally cultivated tomatoes, the first genetically modified product, a tomato, became commercially available.
- The genetically modified tomato was produced in 1954.
Related Questions to study
Biology
How many years does it take to develop a new species of GMO?
How many years does it take to develop a new species of GMO?
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Which is NOT a reason to genetically modify plants?
Which is NOT a reason to genetically modify plants?
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
GMO stands for ______.
GMO stands for ______.
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Artificial selection decreases diversity which is bad because ______.
Artificial selection decreases diversity which is bad because ______.
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
GMOs can be_________.
GMOs can be_________.
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Artificial selection is used to create fruits, vegetables, and animals.
Artificial selection is used to create fruits, vegetables, and animals.
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Farmers only use herbicides on transgenic crops.
Farmers only use herbicides on transgenic crops.
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Large countries like China need GMOs to keep up with their rapidly growing population.
Large countries like China need GMOs to keep up with their rapidly growing population.
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Name the first transgenic virus-resistant plant.
Name the first transgenic virus-resistant plant.
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Bacillus thuringiensis is a ________.
Bacillus thuringiensis is a ________.
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Amflora is a genetically modified ______.
Amflora is a genetically modified ______.
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Golden Rice is engineered to make beta-carotene which is also found in
Golden Rice is engineered to make beta-carotene which is also found in
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
What event was a major factor in the appearance of GMOs?
What event was a major factor in the appearance of GMOs?
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
Some plants are made resistant to pests by using a gene from
Some plants are made resistant to pests by using a gene from
BiologyGrade-8
Biology
One benefit of creating a genetically modified mammal is that it
One benefit of creating a genetically modified mammal is that it
BiologyGrade-8
