Bioengineering Fact or Fiction?

Question 1

Bioengineered crops are contributing to the death of butterflies.

Accepted Answer

Fiction

Question 2

There aren’t any known environmental risks to producing and growing bioengineered crops.

Accepted Answer

Fiction

Question 3

Studies show that bioengineered foods are linked to an increase in allergies.

Accepted Answer

Fiction

Question 4

Bioengineered food crops have bombarded the produce section of the grocery store. It is hard to avoid GMO produce.

Accepted Answer

Fiction

Question 5

The implementation of bioengineered seeds over the last 20 years has increased the price of food.

Accepted Answer

Fiction

Question 6

After a bioengineered crop is developed, it is thoroughly evaluated by the USDA, FDA, and EPA for safety.

Accepted Answer

Fact

Question 7

Using a bioengineered crop is beneficial in every country.

Accepted Answer

Fiction

Question 8

Bioengineered foods are NOT directly linked to being a cause for cancer.

Accepted Answer

Fact

Question 9

The bulk of bioengineered crops that are harvested in the US are for the use of livestockfeed.

Accepted Answer

Fact

Question 10

Bioengineered (GMO) foods are created by injecting chemicals into food AFTER it is harvested.

Accepted Answer

Fiction

Question 11

If I purchase food labeled with the USDA Organic seal, I know these products are not bioengineered.

Accepted Answer

Fact

Question 12

Health studies about the safety of consuming bioengineered crops are less than 30 years old.

Accepted Answer

Fact

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