Practice Examples Of Genetically Modified Crops (2) - Genetic Engineering in Agriculture

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Question 1.
What is Bt Cotton?
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Think about what pest control means for farmers.
Question 2.
What does Golden Rice produce that is beneficial?
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Consider the health impacts of malnutrition.
3Question 3.
What gene is introduced into Bt Cotton for pest resistance?
- Bacillus thuringiensis
- Glyphosate
- Vitamin A
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Think about what protects the plant from insects.
4Question 4.
True or False: Golden Rice is engineered to resist herbicides.
- True
- False
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Look at the main goal of Golden Rice.
Question 5.
Analyze the potential long-term ecological impact of cultivating Bt Cotton widely in agricultural practices.
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Consider how ecosystems interact with farming practices.
Question 6.
Critique the benefits and drawbacks of using herbicide-resistant crops in large-scale agriculture.
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Think about the economic and environmental dimensions.

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