Vocabulary
What does "notwithstanding" mean?
A. Despite
B. Because of
C. In addition to
D. Therefore
Answer: A. Despite
Genetic Engineering manipulates what?
a. RNA
b. DNA
c. UVA
d. APA
Biotech companies have stated that "Differences have been found that indicate a higher risk to safety for GE foods"
a. true
b. false
b. false
Which of the following is true about biotech foods?
A. They are only made from genetically altered animals.
B. They can be produced from both genetically altered plants and animals.
C. They are always less nutritious than non - biotech foods.
D. They are only grown in a few countries.
Answer: B
How can biotech foods contribute to addressing the issue of food shortage?
pg 52 Crops can be engineered to resist common farming problems such as weeds, insects, and disease, reducing losses.
"Conventional" refers to:
A. New and innovative
B. Old - fashioned and useless
C. The usual or traditional way
D. Unusual and rare
Answer: C. The usual or traditional way
Biotech foods are only produced from animals.
a. true
b. false
Answer: False
Moving genes across dramatically different species makes critics nervous why?
Answer: They fear something could go wrong either in the function of the inserted gene of in the function of the host
How do conventional breeders differ from modern genetic engineers?
A. Conventional breeders transfer just a few genes at a time, while genetic engineers transfer thousands.
B. Conventional breeders use unrelated organisms for breeding, while genetic engineers use related ones.
C. Conventional breeders transfer tens of thousands of genes, while genetic engineers can transfer just a few genes at a time between distantly related species.
D. There is no difference between them.
Answer C
What page does the "Battle for Biotech" begin on?
pg 52
Weakened from no eating enough food ?
malnourished
Golden rice can completely solve the problem of vitamin A deficiency in children globally.
a. true
b. false
false
A natural substance found in red or orange fruit and vegetables.
Beta-carotene
What did the 2016 report from the National Academy of Sciences in the United States conclude about GE foods?
A. They are always more dangerous to human health than non - GE foods.
B. No differences have been found indicating a higher risk to human health from GE foods compared to non - GE foods.
C. GE foods are not safe for human consumption at all.
D. They are only safe for a small portion of the population.
Answer: B.
How can biotech help in improving the nutritional value of food?
Answer: B. Page 55 mentions "Golden rice" as an example of a biotech variety
The word "manipulation" in "Genetic engineering (GE) of crops and animals through the manipulation of DNA" (page 52) most closely means:
A. Creation
B. Control and handling
C. Destruction
D. Ignorance
Answer: B
The term "pesticides" in "biotech crops with natural pesticides only harm insects that actually try to eat those crops" (page 54) refers to:
A. Substances that help plants grow safetly
B. Chemicals used to kill harmful insects
C. Materials that make food taste better
D. Elements that make plants more colorful
Answer B
A company wants to develop a new biotech food. As a consumer advocate, what should be your main concern?
A. The cost of the biotech food in the market.
B. Whether the company will make a profit from its production.
C. The long - term effects on human health and the environment.
D. How quickly the biotech food can be produced.
Answer C
Why might some GE foods be safer than non - GE foods?
A. They always taste better.
B. Modified corn for insect resistance has lower levels of fumonisins, which are toxins linked to cancer in animals.
C. They are grown with more pesticides.
D. They are always more expensive, so they must be better.
Answer: B
In what way can biotech foods be safer for human consumption compared to non - biotech foods?
A. They are always grown without any pesticides.
B. Modified corn for insect resistance has lower levels of fumonisins, toxins that are linked to cancer in animals.
C. They are always processed more carefully.
D. They have a longer shelf - life.
Answer: B. According to page 53
"Deficiency" means:
A. An excess of something
B. A lack or shortage of something
C. A normal amount
D. A special quality
Answer: B. A lack or shortage of something
If a new biotech crop is engineered to produce a natural insect - repellent protein that is similar, but not identical, to a known allergen in a common food, and preliminary tests show no immediate allergic reactions in a small - scale human trial, what are the potential long - term risks that need to be considered before widespread cultivation and consumption?
A. There could be a cumulative effect over time, where repeated exposure to the new protein gradually sensitizes the immune system, leading to allergic reactions in the long run.
B. The new protein might interact with other components in the food or in the human body in unforeseen ways, potentially causing non - allergic health problems like organ damage.
C. The similarity to the known allergen could lead to cross - reactivity in some individuals with existing allergies, even if not detected in the initial small - scale trial.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above
If you were a policy - maker deciding on regulations for biotech foods, which factor would you prioritize the most?
A. The potential for increased food production to address hunger.
B. The long - term environmental impacts that are still uncertain.
C. The concerns of consumers about possible allergic reactions.
D. The economic benefits for large biotech companies.
Answer: B. While all factors are important, the long - term environmental impacts are a major unknown.
What is one potential benefit of biotech foods in relation to the environment?
A. They always require more water to grow.
B. Some genetically modified plants can produce their own natural pesticides, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
C. They always cause more pollution than non - biotech crops.
D. They attract more wild animals to the
Answer: B.
What is an environmental advantage of some biotech crops?
A. They produce more greenhouse gases.
B. They require more chemical fertilizers.
C. Some genetically modified plants can produce their own natural pesticides, reducing the need for chemical pesticides that pollute water and harm animals.
D. They attract more pests to the fields.
Answer: C. Page 54 states that biotech crops with natural pesticide