Genetically Modified Crops

Pros/Cons

2

Name any con that we mentioned

Allergic Reactions

Antibiotic Resistance

Loss in Biodiversity

3

In which continent did they first start making genetically modified rice that helped prevent famine? 

Asia

5

Golden rice produces _ which gets converted to Vitamin A in your body. 

Beta-carotene

7

Explain how GMOs can trigger allergic reactions

If genetic change triggers production of an allergen

Discovery

2

What is the first genetically engineered plant? (It is resistant to antibiotics)

Tobacco

3

What is the name of the first genetically modified tomato that the FDA approved in 1994 for human consumption

FLAVR SAVR

5

How many millions of hectares of GM crops have been planted as of 2024? 

200 (accept 190-210)

7

As of 2024, how many countries have planted GM crops? 

32 countries

Facts

2

What is Genetic Engineering in general? 

Directly modifying an organism's DNA, where scientists make changes at the genetic level. 

3

T/F: Timbits are tested to have GMOs

False

5

Golden rice helped resolve this deficiency:

Vitamin A

7

What are the 2 methods of introducing a gene into crop's cell? 

Gene gun

Bacteria