GMO Basics
This term refers to an organism whose DNA has been altered using biotechnology.
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)
_____ is one of the most widely grown GMO crops in the U.S.
Corn
Major scientific organizations state that approved GMOs are generally considered this.
"Safe to eat"
GMOs can help crops resist these, reducing crop damage.
Pests
This genetically engineered fruit was developed to resist browning after being sliced.
Arctic Apple
These are the instructions inside cells that scientists modify when creating GMOs.
DNA
These beans are commonly genetically modified for herbicide resistance.
Soy beans
Before approval, GMO crops are evaluated for potential effects on both human health and the ________ .
Environment
One concern is that some GMOs may lead to increased use of these chemicals.
Herbicides and Pesticides
GMO crops engineered to withstand certain weed killers are described as having this trait.
herbicide tolerance
This process involves inserting genes from one organism into another.
Genetic engineering
This fruit is genetically modified in Hawaii to resist a deadly virus.
Papaya
This U.S. agency helps regulate and evaluate GMO food safety.
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Overusing herbicides on GMO crops can lead to this evolutionary problem, making weeds harder to kill.
herbicide resistance
This gene-editing technology allows scientists to make targeted changes to DNA.
CRISPR
GMOs are often modified to improve this—how well crops survive and grow.
Crop yield
This crop is often modified to resist insects that damage it.
Cotton
A global organization that has stated that GMOs on the market are safe to consume.
WHO - World Health Organization
Some critics worry GMOs may impact this aspect of nature.
Biodiversity
The movement of engineered genes from crops into related wild plants is called this.
Gene Flow
This type of science studies genes and heredity and is used in GMO development.
Genetics
This is type of oil is commonly derived from GMO crops like canola or soy.
Vegetable oil
Before a GMO food can be sold in the U.S., it must go through this type of process to evaluate potential risks to human health and the environment.
Safety assessment
A major debate centers around companies controlling this related to seeds.
Seed ownership / patents
GMO ____ have been developed to help reduce populations that spread diseases like dengue and Zika by producing non-viable offspring.
Mosquitos