History | Why It's Good | Why It's Bad | What Are They? | Misc Facts |
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Nutrient
Scientists genetically modified food to increase its ______ value for the first time in 2000
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True
True or False
GMOs are used to increase the food supply. |
Allergens
Introducing toxins and _____ into food can cause allergic reactions to the human body.
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False
True or False
The combinations of genes in GMOs from different species can occur in nature. |
True, because of the high-fructose corn syrup
True or False
Soda can contain GMOs |
2011
As of ____ the U.S. leads in the production of GMOs
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one dozen
More than _______ countries around the world use food modification technology.
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60
Most developed nations do not consider GMOs to be safe. In more than ____ countries there are bans or restrictions on the production and sale of GMOs.
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Genetically Modified Organism
GMO stands for?
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The United States
Which country is the largest producer of genetically modified crops?
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1983
The first genetically modified plant was produced in what year?
1983, 1952, or 1999 |
Safe, disease, starving
The U.S. government's position: Genetically engineered crops are ____, resist _______ better, and can provide much-needed food in _______ nations
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"super" weeds
What is created when herbicide resistant genes cross into wild weeds?
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True
True or False
Despite industry promises, none of the GMO traits currently on the market offer drought tolerance, enhanced nutrition, or any other consumer benefit. |
One of the biggest companies in the U.S. that is involved in biotechnology.
What is Monsanto?
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1946
Scientists first discovered that DNA can transfer between organisms in what year?
1989, 1946, or 2001 |
skip steps in the production process
Increased pest and disease resistance allows farmers to_____
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80%
In the U.S. GMOs are in as much as ___% of processed food
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Health problems
A growing body of evidence connects GMOs with environmental damage and ______ problems.
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52%
Only ___% of Americans realize that genetically modified foods are sold in grocery stores.
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1994
Commercial sale of genetically modified foods began in what year?
1976, 1994, or 1987 |
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Paraguay, India, South Africa, Uruguay, Australia, Philippines, Iran, Honduras, and Mexico
Not including the U.S. name 2 of the countries that use food modification technology, or allow the growth of GMOs.
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Organic
The European Union’s position: Keep it out. We prefer ______, which is much healthier.
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Soybeans, maize, cotton (cotton seed), and rapeseed oil.
Name 3 of the 4 most common genetically modified foods in the U.S.
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26%
Only ___% of Americans believe they have ever eaten genetically modified food
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