The Risks and Future Benefits of GMOs
The lateral movement of genes between species is referred to as ___ ___ and is a common occurrence in nature.
gene transfer
Plants can be genetically modified to
grow more food with fewer resources.
How are plants genetically modified to improve human health and well-being?
Potatoes are genetically modified to produce edible vaccinations for diseases.
Which of the following describe successful uses of GMO animals?
Salmon are genetically modified to grow faster than wild salmon. Cows and goats have been genetically modified to produce products in their milk to construct drugs.
The lateral movement of genes between species is called _____.
gene transfer
A form of Ebola treatment was developed from GM _____ and used during the West African Ebola outbreak in 2014-2016.
tobacco
Researchers have genetically modified crops such as tomatoes, bananas and ____ to produce edible vaccinations for
potato
Scientists are concerned with the idea that herbicide-resistant genes may transfer from GMO species to _____.
weed species, creating "super weeds" that are resistant to herbicides.
Which of the following government agencies monitor GMOs to ensure their safety?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
During gene transfer, ___ (GM/weed) plants would transfer herbicide-resistant genes to ___ (GM/weed) plants.
GM weed
How are animals currently being genetically modified to improve human health and well-being?
Cows and goats produce pharmaceutical products in their milk.
Which statements best summarize the research being done to develop the next generation of GMO animals?
Animals are being genetically modified to act as models for human disease. Animals are being genetically modified to contain healthier fat profiles. Animals are being genetically modified to produce vaccinations.
Which statements best summarize the research being done to develop the next generation of GMO animals?
Animals are being genetically modified to act as models for human disease. Animals are being genetically modified to produce vaccinations. Animals are being genetically modified to contain healthier fat profiles.
What advantage does AquaAdvantage Salmon provide to humans?
AquaAdvantage Salmon grow faster than wild salmon.
Which of the following is an example of a potential risk of using genetically modified plants?
Genes for herbicide resistance could transfer to weed species, resulting in "super weeds" that were resistant to herbicides.
Which of the following is a risk associated with gene transfer?
Genes for herbicide resistance may transfer from genetically modified plants to weed species, creating "super weeds" that are resistant to herbicides.
Which of the following describe examples of genetically modified plants?
Genetically modified potatoes that do not produce harmful chemicals when fried. Crop plants that produce more food with fewer resources
Which of the following describe examples of genetically modified plants?
Genetically modified potatoes that do not produce harmful chemicals when fried. Crop plants that produce more food with fewer resources.
How might plants genetically modified to produce Bt endotoxin impact insects?
How might plants genetically modified to produce Bt endotoxin impact insects?
How might genetically modified organisms cause allergic reactions in humans?
Humans may have allergic reactions when non-food GMOs are accidentally used in food products. Humans may have allergic reactions when they consume food products that contain genes from other species that may cause allergies.
How might genetically modified foods impact humans?
Non-food GMOs may accidentally be used for food, resulting in negative health impacts on humans.
What benefit is provided by genetically modified AquaAdvantage Salmon?
It grows faster than wild salmon.
If genes for herbicide-resistance transfer from genetically modified crop plants to native weed species, which of the following outcomes is most likely?
It would drive the evolution of "super weeds" that are resistant to glyphosate herbicides.
Which statement best describes an example of how animals have been successfully genetically modified?
Mice have been genetically modified to act as models of human disease.
Which of the following are examples of how animals may be genetically modified to improve human health and well-being?
Mice will be genetically modified to act as models of disease. Chickens will be genetically modified to produce vaccinations.
Which of the following summarize health risks associated with GMO use?
Non-food GMOs may accidentally be used to produce food, resulting in allergic reactions or other adverse health effects for humans. GMOs that contain genes from other organisms may cause allergic reactions in individuals that are allergic to the other organism.
Which statement best summarizes the direction being taken by researchers as they develop the next generation of GMOs?
Plants are being developed to resist the impacts of climate change.
Which statements best summarize the research being done to develop the next generation of GMO plants?
Plants are being modified to resist the impacts of climate change. Plants are being modified to lack harmful chemicals contained in wild plants.
Which of the following summarizes the ecological effects of GMOs on non-target species?
The Bt endotoxin produced by insect-resistant GM crops may harm non-pest insects, including pollinators. The heavy use of glyphosate herbicides on herbicide-resistant GMO crops is driving the selection of herbicide-resistant genes in weeds, resulting in the evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds.
Which of the following is a risk of using genetically modified plants?
There is a risk of adverse human reactions, including allergic reactions. There is a risk of harming non-target species, especially with GM herbicide resistant and Bt crops. There is a risk of gene transfer between plants.
How do government agencies mitigate the risks of GMOs to humans?
They ensure manufacturers of GMO crops undertake testing that ensures the safety of the GMO product.
How are crop plants genetically modified to adapt to climate change?
They have resistance to heat and drought.
Which statement best describes how allergic reactions may occur from the consumption of genetically modified species?
Transgenic organisms contain genes and therefore protein products from other species. If individuals are allergic to the other species, exposure to the transgenic organism may cause an allergic reaction.
Crop plants can be modified to resist patterns associated with climate change, including
increased heat and drought.
