Why are many agricultural experts concerned about the safety of eating GM foods?

there is limited testing on them

What is the main purpose for genetically modifying crops?

So that they posses or improve favorable traits

What is happening in genetic manipulation?

Desirable gene of a plant is inserted into DNA of another

According to proponents, how will GM foods benefit society?

they will increase food harvests

Bioengineered crops are cost-effective to boost food production. Why else are they promoted?

To aid in the battle against world hunger.

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Why are many agricultural experts concerned about the safety of eating GM foods?
they shorten people's life spans
everyone agrees with consuming GM foods
there is limited testing on them
they cause birth defects
2
Surging food costs, growing population, and drought all contribute to what?
ebola
world hunger problem
malaria
people becoming sick from bacteria
3
Which crop did the article focus on?
Rice
Wheat
Corn
Soybean
4
What is the main purpose for genetically modifying crops?
So they die from disease quickly.
So that they posses or improve favorable traits
So they can grow naturally.
So they will have a shorter life span.
5
The rice varieties that were being cultivated:
could tolerate seasonal weather changes
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could survive and grow in dry soil
had enhanced nutrition
6
What is happening in genetic manipulation?
animals mate produce a "super" organism
Scientists allow plants to reproduce naturally.
Undesirable genes are transferred to a new plant to grow.
Desirable gene of a plant is inserted into DNA of another
7
According to proponents, how will GM foods benefit society?
they will increase food harvests
they will attract more insects
they will allow livestock to live longer
they will decrease the insect population
8
What else can be genetically modified besides crops?
animals
toys
furniture
music
9
Another term for genetic engineering.
botany
biotechnology
biology
nanotechnology
10
What are some top GM crops?
zucchini, milk, and cotton
Corn, soybeans, and canola oil
papaya, sugar, and yellow squash
all are top GM foods
11
From what country is this article from?
Argentina
China
Russia
United States
12
Which continent still remains vary skeptical of GM foods and has banned the production of them?
Africa
South America
Europe
North America
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Bioengineered crops are cost-effective to boost food production. Why else are they promoted?
They will produce the same amount as regular crops.
They don't take up much space to grow.
They look prettier than natural crops.
To aid in the battle against world hunger.
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Would you eat GM foods if given a choice between a GM food or natural food?
yes
no

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