GMOs
True or False: GMOs are only used in agriculture.
False.
GMOs are used in agriculture, medicine, industry, and environmental management, not just in farming.
What are our names?
Bonus for last names lol...
Savannah and Ilvia
True or False:Grapes naturally have yeast
True
Name three famous countries in which wine is produced. (Excluding France)
1. Italy
True or False: Grapes are one of the globally recognized GMOs.
False.
What was the title of our presentation?
Grapes & Genes
what gives red wines their red color?
Tannins
What type of wine is typically served chilled, red or white?
White
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organism
What yeast strain reduces bad sulfur smells in wine?
MET10-932
What is the name of the process by which grape juice (sugar) turns into alcohol?
Fermentation
What is the process called when winemakers allow a wine to age in oak barrels to develop richer flavors and aromas.
Oak aging or barrel aging.
Describe the GMO process. What actually happens.
Transferring specific genes from one organism into another to introduce desired traits, such as pest resistance or improved nutrition.
This is achieved through techniques like gene editing, where the DNA of the recipient organism is altered to express the new traits.
What gene did the Cornell research team insert to modify grapevines against fungal pathogens?
Chitinase-producing gene
What is the scientific name for sugar?
Sucrose
What is the term for wine made using only organically grown grapes, with no added sulfites?
Natural Wine
Can you name 5 GMOs?
Can you name the 13 globally recognized GMOs?
What is the byproduct(s) of fermentation?
Alcohol (ethanol) and CO2
Which region is known for producing the wine variety Pinot Noir?
Burgundy