Biotechnology and Applications - Agriculture (Bt Crops, RNAi, Biopiracy)

Grade 12 Biology — Biotechnology and Applications - Agriculture (Bt Crops, RNAi, Biopiracy): 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

1. What is Bt in Bt crops?
2. How do Bt crops provide resistance to insect pests?
3. What is an advantage of Bt crops?
4. What is RNAi (RNA interference)?
5. How does RNAi technology work in crops?
6. What is a practical application of RNAi in agriculture?
7. What is biopiracy?
8. Which organisms are most frequently subjected to biopiracy?
9. What is the purpose of the Convention on Biological Diversity in relation to biopiracy?
10. How have Bt cotton crops impacted Indian agriculture?
11. What is a potential concern with widespread use of Bt crops?
12. Which of the following is NOT a typical target of RNAi in crops?
13. What is a key requirement for RNAi technology to be effective in gene silencing?
14. How does biopiracy affect developing countries?
15. What is the Golden Rice example in biotechnology?
16. Which mechanism ensures that only pest insects are killed by Bt toxins?
17. What is a limitation of RNAi gene silencing in plants?
18. How does traditional knowledge relate to biopiracy?
19. What is the primary safety concern regarding consumption of Bt crops?
20. Which country developed and is the largest producer of Bt cotton?
21. What is the ecological concern regarding Bt crops and non-target organisms?
22. In RNAi, what are siRNA (small interfering RNA) molecules?
23. What is the relationship between biopiracy and intellectual property rights?
24. How are Bt crops generated commercially?
25. What is a benefit of RNAi technology over traditional breeding methods?