Genetic Modification and Nature Quiz

3. December 2020, Virtual Exhibition

Is genetic modification natural? Take this quiz to find out!

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#1. Is genetic change foreseen in nature?

Yes, it is a system developed by all living species to be able to adapt to changes in the environment.

Yes, it is a system developed by all living species to be able to adapt to changes in the environment.

No, changes in genetic material can only be done by humans within biotechnology.

No, changes in genetic material can only be done by humans within biotechnology.

Yes, but only a few species have mechanisms to change their genes over generations.

Yes, but only a few species have mechanisms to change their genes over generations.

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#2. Can bacteria intentionally transfer genetic material to other bacteria of the same generation?

No, they are simple organisms.

No, they are simple organisms.

Yes, some can even find out beforehand if the other bacterium already has the genetic material.

Yes, some can even find out beforehand if the other bacterium already has the genetic material.

Yes, but only mutants can do that, which cannot survive in the long run.

Yes, but only mutants can do that, which cannot survive in the long run.

#3. Is insulin for diabetes patients also produced by genetically modified organism?

No, this is not allowed.

No, this is not allowed.

Yes, otherwise there would not be enough insulin for all diabetes patients in the world.

Yes, otherwise there would not be enough insulin for all diabetes patients in the world.

Yes, but it is incredibly expensive, and you can only get it in America.

Yes, but it is incredibly expensive, and you can only get it in America.

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