What are GMOS
What don GMOs stand for?
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism.
When GMO foods are grown and nutritionally produced what leads to that?
Fewer Pesticides
GMO foods tend to have a longer shelf life. What does that mean?
the food lasts longer
What do GMOs do?
GMO crops that are tolerant to herbicides help farmers control weeds without damaging the crops
How do you know a food is healthy for you?
Nutritional gains
By the 1990s, ringspot virus disease had nearly wiped out which crop in Hawaii?
Pineapple, Papaya or Corn
If you look at a frozen food at the store and a non frozen one what do you see?
Lower Priced food
Since crops are grown fresh what keeps away bugs?
Insect resistance
What percentage of animals used for meat and dairy in the United States eat GMO crops?
65, 75, or 95?
95%
When GMO foods are grown and nutritionally produced what leads to that?
Fewer Pesticides
if a thunderstorm comes across crops and they crops are fine what is that called?
GMOs withstand extreme weather
what percentage of GMO seeds are used to plant all corn, cotton, and soy grown in the United States. 50, 75, or 90?
90%
GMOs can be resistant to pests and disease, which means farmers can use less [what]?
pesticides
GMOs can contain DNA from other organisms, which could trigger what kind of reactions in people?
allergic reaction
What could GMOs lead to?
Cancer