History Why It's Good Why It's Bad What Are They? Misc Facts
100
Nutrient
Scientists genetically modified food to increase its ______ value for the first time in 2000
100
True
True or False
GMOs are used to increase the food supply.
100
Allergens
Introducing toxins and _____ into food can cause allergic reactions to the human body.
100
False
True or False
The combinations of genes in GMOs from different species can occur in nature.
100
True, because of the high-fructose corn syrup
True or False
Soda can contain GMOs
200
2011
As of ____ the U.S. leads in the production of GMOs
200
one dozen
More than _______ countries around the world use food modification technology.
200
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.
200
Genetically Modified Organism
GMO stands for?
200
The United States
Which country is the largest producer of genetically modified crops?
300
1983
The first genetically modified plant was produced in what year?
1983, 1952, or 1999
300
Safe, disease, starving
The U.S. government's position: Genetically engineered crops are ____, resist _______ better, and can provide much-needed food in _______ nations
300
"super" weeds
What is created when herbicide resistant genes cross into wild weeds?
300
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.
300
One of the biggest companies in the U.S. that is involved in biotechnology.
What is Monsanto?
400
1946
Scientists first discovered that DNA can transfer between organisms in what year?
1989, 1946, or 2001
400
skip steps in the production process
Increased pest and disease resistance allows farmers to_____
400
80%
In the U.S. GMOs are in as much as ___% of processed food
400
Health problems
A growing body of evidence connects GMOs with environmental damage and ______ problems.
400
52%
Only ___% of Americans realize that genetically modified foods are sold in grocery stores.
500
1994
Commercial sale of genetically modified foods began in what year?
1976, 1994, or 1987
500
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.
500
Organic
The European Union’s position: Keep it out. We prefer ______, which is much healthier.
500
Soybeans, maize, cotton (cotton seed), and rapeseed oil.
Name 3 of the 4 most common genetically modified foods in the U.S.
500
26%
Only ___% of Americans believe they have ever eaten genetically modified food






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