GMO Food Quiz

Definition of GMO food: What does GMO stand for?

• GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism.

• GMO stands for Greatly Modified Organic

• GMO stands for Genetically Modified Order

• GMO stands for General Market Operations

Definition of GMO food: What is the process of genetic modification in food?

• Altering the genetic material of plants or animals to achieve desired traits

• Adding artificial colors to food

• Exposing food to radiation

• Mixing different types of food together

Definition of GMO food: How are GMO foods different from non-GMO foods?

• GMO foods are more expensive than non-GMO foods.

• GMO foods have been genetically modified, while non-GMO foods have not.

• GMO foods have a longer shelf life than non-GMO foods.

• GMO foods are grown in different countries than non-GMO foods.

Definition of GMO food: What are the potential benefits of GMO foods?

• Lowered crop yield, decreased nutritional content, and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases

• Increased crop yield, enhanced nutritional content, and improved resistance to pests and diseases

• Decreased crop yield, reduced nutritional content, and increased susceptibility to pests and diseases

• No impact on crop yield, no change in nutritional content, and no effect on resistance to pests and diseases

Controversies surrounding GMO food: What are some concerns about the safety of GMO foods?

• Increased nutritional value

• Enhanced flavor and quality

• Potential allergenicity, gene transfer, and unknown effects on human health

• Reduced pesticide use

Controversies surrounding GMO food: What are some environmental concerns related to GMO crops?

• Potential gene flow to wild relatives, development of resistant pests and weeds, impact on non-target organisms

• Improved taste and nutritional value

• Decreased use of chemical pesticides

• Increased crop yield and productivity

Controversies surrounding GMO food: What are some ethical concerns about GMO foods?

• Potential environmental damage, potential health risks, and impact on small-scale farmers

• Improved nutritional content

• Reduced pesticide use

• Increased crop yield

Controversies surrounding GMO food: What are some potential economic impacts of GMO crops?

• Decreased demand for GMO crops

• No impact on production costs or yields

• Increased production costs and reduced yields

• Reduced production costs and increased yields