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| What is the Australian gene technology act? |
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| Anyone dealing with a GMO for research, manufacturing etc needs aproval |
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| Public confidence in GMO's is based on a process that is: |
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| Transparent, politically independent, science-based and responsive |
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| Who oversees development and use of genetic manipulation? Who evaluates, oversees and approves basic work at local institutions? Who evaluates and regulates release of foods produced using gene technologies? |
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| Office of the gene technology regulator, institutional biosafety committees, FSANZ |
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| What are risk assessment issues in transgenic plants containmen and field release? |
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Definition
Parent organism (native, weedy)
Nature of introduced DNA
Resulting phenotype
Competitive advantage
Environment at test site
Any other risks?
Intended benefits? |
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| Consideration of the intended and unintended effects of GMO's is done on a case-by-case consideration, true or false? |
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