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How are GMOs created using bioengineering?
A desirable gene is removed from one organism and inserted into another organisms genome
Two different organisms with desired genes are mated
Bacteria with good genes are inserted into other organisms
An undesirable gene is found, removed, and replaced with the desirable form of the gene
What is a GMO?
gene monitoring organizer
genetically modified organism
genome mining organization
gene mobilizing organelle
Bioengineered crops (GMOs) are created by injecting chemicals into food AFTER it is harvested
Fact
Fiction
The bulk of bioengineered crops that are harvested in the US are for the use of livestock feed.
Fact
Fiction
Health studies about the safety of consuming bioengineered crops are less than 30 years old
Fact
Fiction
In order to bear the organic label, organic produce cannot be subject to:
Synthetic pesticides
Genetic engineering
Irradiation
All answers are correct.
GMOs can be
plants only
animals only
plant, animal, and bacteria
plant and animal only
What is a good argument for genetically modifying animals?
Produce more meat
Figure out how to make Spiderman
Modifying your kids to make them more awesome
New genes are needed to create new species
True or False-There could be possible benefits to GMOs.
True
False
Many foods I eat are genetically modified.
True
False
Which are 2 of the top 4 GMO crops?
Cucumber and spinach
Tomatoes and peppers
Soy and corn
Wheat and barley
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