Topic 13-Genetic Engineering

Question 0

What are certain plants genetically resistant to?

Answer 0

Herbicide.

Question 1

What does GM stand for?

Answer 1

Genetic modification.

Question 2

If plants ate resistant to herbicide how will this benefit humans?

Answer 2

They can spray herbicide to destroy weeds knowing they won’t harm the plants. This will increase yield.

Question 3

Why do some people worry about GM crops?

Answer 3

Unknown long term side effects.

Question 4

Advantages of GM crops?

Answer 4

1) They can grow in harsh conditions.
2) They can produce biofuels.
3) Increase yield.

Question 5

Disadvantages of GM crops?

Answer 5

1) Unknown long term side effects.
2) Could become uncontrollable and spread the GM crops.
3) Economical effects.