In a __________ protocol, bacteria with engineered abilities to detoxify pollutants are intentionally released in an area.
A -
microcosm establishment
B -
mibridization
C -
bioremediation
D -
rhizosecretion
2-
The controversy regarding the use of Bt corn is that it
A -
is potentially harmful to monarch butterflies
B -
is a potential allergen to humans
C -
can contaminate groundwater
D -
both (a) and (b)
3-
Metabolic interference is a term used to describe a method to metabolize a compound and prevent the synthesis of something that is normally produced. What compound(s) have been targeted for metabolic interference in tomato?
A -
ACC (1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid)
B -
SAM (S-adenosylmethionine)
C -
AOA (aminooxyacetic acid)
D -
Both (a) and (b)
4-
Starch content of potatoes can be increased by using a bacterial gene, known as
A -
sucrose phosphate synthase gene
B -
ADP glucose pyrophosphorylase gene
C -
polygalactouranase gene
D -
None of the above
5-
Which tropical fruit crop has been successfully engineered to be protected against a lethal virus?
A -
Passion fruit
B -
Papaya
C -
Mango
D -
Lychee
6-
Which of the following metabolites are implicated in stress tolerance?
A -
Proline
B -
Betaines
C -
Citrate
D -
Both (a) and (b)
7-
Which of the agricultural challenges below cannot be solved with transgenic techniques?
A -
Public preference for organic vegetables
B -
Public concern about safety of synthetic pesticides
C -
Crops are killed by a virus
D -
Crops are damaged by frost
8-
Which of the following statements is true regarding genomics?
A -
Plant genomics lags behind similar efforts in animals and microorganisms
B -
Researchers can make use of genomic information even if the entire genome of an organism is not known
C -
Researchers are busy in trying to determine the genome of the potato plant
D -
All of the above
9-
Which of the following gene is responsible for resistance against chilling?
A -
Glycerol 1 phosphate acyl transferase
B -
Polygalactouranase
C -
ACC deaminase
D -
Sucrose phosphate synthase gene
10-
Which of the following gene detoxifies herbicide phosphinothricin?