GMOs:
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms that have had their DNA artificially altered,
often by the addition of one or more genes from other organisms.
Research genetically modified food plants and evaluate the pros and cons of their development and use in food products.
What GMO food plants are currently planted in your country? (6 pts)
What genetic modification have been made to the above listed plants? (6 pts)
Describe, in detail, the process of creating a GMO plant. (Hint: Refer to Chapter 13.2 in your
textbook.) (6 pts)
Why aren’t foods made with GMO products required to be labeled as such? (5 pts)
Why have GMO food crops been an issue within the World Trade Organization
(https://www.wto.orq/ )? (5 pts)
What demonstrated benefits have been observed in GMO food crops? (5 pts)
What demonstrated problems have been observed in GMO food crops? (5 pts)
Using your knowledge of plant reproduction, research what type of pollination strategies are
practiced by the food crops that currently include GMO varieties.
How might the pollination strategy increase or decrease the likelihood of genetic contamination of nearby, non-GMO plants?
Explain the controversy over patenting life forms and summarize the legal issues that have
ensued.
What regulations exist for planting and selling GMO food crops, and for including them in A human food?