Food Fight

What is genetic modification?

• A technique that involves altering a seed's genes.

• A process of crossbreeding plants to create new varieties.

• A method of adding pollen from one plant to another.

• A way to grow plants using fewer chemicals.

What is the primary goal of creating genetically modified (GM) foods?

• To make plants grow slower.

• To increase the need for chemicals in farming.

• To create foods that can survive insects or harsh conditions.

• To reduce the nutritional value of crops.

What is a benefit of Bt corn?

• It requires more chemicals to grow.

• It is an insect-killing gene that comes from a virus.

• It allows farmers to use fewer chemicals while growing crops.

• It is primarily used to prevent blindness.

What is a characteristic of "supersized" salmon?

• It grows at the same rate as wild salmon.

• It has a gene that controls its growth.

• It is bred to have a low level of phytic acid.

• It is designed to survive frost.

What is a concern some people have about genetically modified (GM) foods?

• They are proven to be unhealthy.

• They always hurt the environment and humans.

• They might crossbreed with weeds to create pesticide-resistant weeds.

• Genetic researchers believe all troubles are unmanageable.