Question

Which statement about the foreign genetic material in genetically modified (GM) crop plants or animals is false?

• A. It must be inserted again in each generation.
• B. It alters the phenotype of the GM plant or animal.
• C. It may be subject to natural selection by weather, pests and diseases.
• D. It may be transferred to related non-crop plants or animals.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It must be inserted again in each generation.

A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Genetic modification involves the mutation, insertion, or deletion of genes. Inserted genes usually come from a different species in a form of horizontal gene-transfer. Hence, the genetic material need not be inserted again in each generation.