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Test your knowledge on the applications of plant molecular biotechnology.
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Which of the following is a common application of plant molecular biotechnology?
Genetically modified crops
Deep-sea mining
Quantum computing
Space exploration
67% got this right
Genetically modified crops are a major application of plant molecular biotechnology.
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What is the primary goal of plant molecular biotechnology?
Improve crop yield
Develop new metals
Enhance animal health
Reduce air pollution
59% got this right
Improving crop yield is a key objective in plant molecular biotechnology.
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Which technique is often used in plant molecular biotechnology to introduce new traits?
Gene editing
Distillation
Fermentation
Photosynthesis
53% got this right
Gene editing allows scientists to introduce new traits into plants.
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Which of the following is a benefit of genetically modified plants?
Pest resistance
Higher carbon emissions
Increased water pollution
Reduced soil fertility
41% got this right
Genetically modified plants can be engineered to resist pests.
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What is a potential environmental concern associated with genetically modified crops?
Biodiversity loss
Higher solar radiation
Increased rainfall
More earthquakes
53% got this right
Biodiversity loss is a concern with the widespread use of genetically modified crops.
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Which plant is commonly used as a model organism in plant molecular biotechnology?
Arabidopsis thaliana
Oryza sativa
Solanum lycopersicum
Zea mays
28% got this right
Arabidopsis thaliana is a widely used model organism in plant molecular biotechnology.
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Which of the following is a method used to transfer genes into plants?
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
Centrifugation
Electrolysis
Filtration
61% got this right
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation is a common method for gene transfer in plants.
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What is a major challenge in the field of plant molecular biotechnology?
Regulatory approval
Excessive rainfall
High soil pH
Lack of sunlight
29% got this right
Obtaining regulatory approval is a significant challenge in plant molecular biotechnology.
