Practice Gene Gun (Biolistics) - 3.2 | Genetic Engineering in Agriculture | Genetic Engineering Basic
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Question 1

Easy

What is a Gene Gun?

💡 Hint: Think about how the method uses particles to introduce DNA.

Question 2

Easy

Name a plant type that benefits from the Gene Gun.

💡 Hint: Consider the types of plants discussed in relation to the Gene Gun.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Gene Gun transfer into plant cells?

  • Plant cells
  • DNA
  • Proteins

💡 Hint: Think about what the main purpose of the Gene Gun is.

Question 2

True or False: The Gene Gun can only be used for dicot plants.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the types of plants we have discussed that use this method.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Gene Gun method in terms of environmental safety and agricultural output.

💡 Hint: Think about both the innovations and challenges presented by GM crops.

Question 2

Discuss how the introduction of new genetic material through Gene Gun technology might affect biodiversity in agriculture.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the concepts of biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

Challenge and get performance evaluation