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Are GMOs Good or Bad? Genetic Engineering & Our Food

Tim Horton
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Question 1

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What is a GMO?

  • A naturally occurring organism
  • An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering
  • An organism that has been selectively bred
  • A type of pesticide

Question 2

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Why are terminator seeds controversial?

  • They produce plants that are immune to pests
  • They produce sterile plants, requiring farmers to buy new seeds annually
  • They increase crop yields significantly
  • They enhance the nutritional value of crops

Question 3

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What is gene flow in the context of GMOs?

  • The process of selective breeding
  • The mixing of GM crops with traditional crops
  • The creation of new GM traits
  • The self-pollination of crops

Question 4

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What has been the scientific consensus on the safety of eating GMOs after more than 30 years of research?

  • They are more dangerous than non-GMOs
  • They are less nutritious than non-GMOs
  • They are as safe as non-GMOs
  • They should be banned

Question 5

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What is the purpose of the BT protein in GM crops?

  • To increase the size of the fruit
  • To produce a protein that destroys the digestive system of specific insect pests
  • To enhance the flavor of the crops
  • To make the crops drought-resistant

Question 6

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What is a major concern related to the widespread use of herbicide-resistant GM crops?

  • Increased crop yields
  • Greater reliance on a single herbicide
  • Improved soil fertility
  • Enhanced nutritional content

Question 7

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Why did the introduction of GM eggplant in Bangladesh significantly reduce pesticide use?

  • The GM eggplant was more nutritious
  • It produced its own pesticide
  • Farmers switched to organic farming
  • The soil quality improved

Question 8

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How did GM papaya save the Hawaiian papaya industry?

  • By increasing fruit size
  • By making the papayas drought-resistant
  • By vaccinating the papayas against the ringspot virus
  • By improving the taste of papayas

Question 9

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What is one potential environmental benefit of GM crops that can draw nitrogen from the air?

  • Reducing the need for chemical fertilizers
  • Increasing crop yields
  • Making crops more drought-resistant
  • Enhancing the flavor of crops

Question 10

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What is the anticipated global food demand increase by 2050 according to a UN estimate?

  • 10%
  • 30%
  • 50%
  • 70%

Question 11

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How do BT crops differ from traditional crops in terms of pesticide use?

  • BT crops produce their own pesticide
  • BT crops require more pesticide
  • BT crops are less resistant to pests
  • BT crops enhance the flavor of crops

Question 12

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What is a common method to minimize unintentional crossing between GM and non-GM crops?

  • Using more pesticides
  • Implementing buffer zones
  • Increasing crop density
  • Shortening the growing season

Question 13

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What is a significant advantage of GMOs in combating climate change?

  • Producing more flavorful crops
  • Increasing crop yields
  • Developing crops that are more resilient to climate change
  • Reducing the cost of farming

Question 14

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What is one of the main criticisms of GMOs that is actually a criticism of modern agriculture?

  • Increased crop diversity
  • Unsustainable farming practices
  • Higher nutritional content
  • Reduced pesticide use

Question 15

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What could GMOs potentially become as farming intensifies rather than expands?

  • The new organic
  • Less efficient
  • More expensive
  • Less nutritious

Question 16

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Why is glyphosate use a concern in the context of GMOs?

  • It is extremely toxic to humans
  • It is the only herbicide available
  • Its increased use has led to over-reliance on this herbicide
  • It reduces crop yields

Question 17

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What is a potential benefit of GM crops in terms of soil fertility?

  • Reducing the need for fertilizers
  • Increasing the need for fertilizers
  • Decreasing crop yields
  • Making soil more acidic

Question 18

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What is the impact of GM crops on pesticide use in certain cases?

  • Increased pesticide use
  • No impact on pesticide use
  • Reduced pesticide use
  • Pesticide use becomes unnecessary

Question 19

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What was a significant outcome of the introduction of GM papayas in Hawaii?

  • Increased papaya imports
  • Collapse of the papaya industry
  • Protection against the ringspot virus
  • Higher pesticide use

Question 20

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What is one of the future potentials of GMOs mentioned in the video?

  • Producing crops with higher carbon emissions
  • Creating plants that can reverse climate change
  • Making crops more vulnerable to pests
  • Reducing the nutritional content of food
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