GMOs -- pros and cons !!!!

GMO Stands for _______

• Genetically Misused Organism

• Gene Mutation Organism

• Genetically Modified Organism

GMOs rock because......

(multiple answers)

• they are resistant to insects

• they are tolerant to herbicides

• they maximize crop yields

• they minimize crop yields

GMOs increase crop yield!!

What does this lead to???

• the death of more crops

• to malnutrition

• a greater availability to food

GM foods have been altered to heighten levels of nutrients.

Which is NOT one of the nutrients in GM foods?

• protein

• calcium

• folate

• phosphate

What event was a major factor in the appearance of GMOs?

• bio revolution

• first agricultural revolution

• green revolution

• third agricultural revolution

Large countries like China need GMO's to keep up with its rapid growing population.

• True 
• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Cotton is not a GMO.

• True
• False

Which country does not have GMO's banned?

• Japan
• United States
• Australia
• Europe

Insecticide resistance is one of the main reasons for GMO crops.

• True 
• False

Tags

NGSS.3-LS3-2

NGSS.3-LS4-2

What is involved in GMO?

• Genetic Engineering
• Mutation
• Food processing
• Microtechnique