To GMO or Not to GMO

What percentage of processed foods available on store shelves contain GMO ingredients?

• 10-20%

• 30-40%

• 60-70%

• 80-90%

According to Greg Jaffe, director of biotechnology at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, what is the primary solution to food security in developing countries?

• Genetically engineered crops

• Organic farming

• Improved irrigation systems

• Reducing food waste

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which of the following is a potential benefit of genetically modified crops?

• Harm to non-pest species

• Higher levels of vitamin A

• Increased risk of allergies

• Development of superweeds

What is Margaret Wittenberg's concern about genetically modified organisms?

• Unknown effects on human health

• Unsustainable farming practices

• Contamination of other crops

• Lack of scientific evidence

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CCSS.RI.8.1

What is genetic alteration?

• The process of cloning animals

• The process of modifying DNA

• The process of using biotechnology

• The process of cross-breeding plants

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the purpose of splicing a gene from one plant into the DNA of another plant?

• To create a new species of plant

• To increase the size of the plant

• To improve the taste of the plant

• To make the plant resistant to frost

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

How have farmers historically improved food plants?

• Through genetic alteration

• Through traditional plant breeding

• Through the use of pesticides

• Through the use of synthetic fertilizers

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CCSS.RI.8.3

What is one example of a genetically altered product that has been used for at least 10 years?

• Rot-resistant tomatoes

• Beta carotene sweet potatoes

• Bakers' yeast

• Golden rice

What is one concern critics have about GMO foods?

• Harm to the environment

• Decreased nutritional value

• Increased risk of cancer

• Rise in allergies

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CCSS.RI.8.8

What can consumers do to influence the availability of GMO foods?

• Support organic farming

• Write to their local government

• Vote in elections

• Boycott companies that sell GMO foods