Harvest of Fear

1. What is a GM Crop.
GM crops are genetically altered crops to grow better or to produce larger crops.

2. List 2 arguments FOR the growing of GM crops
a)Hold an adequate source to feed the rapidly expanding population
b)Resistant crops

3. List 2 arguments AGAINST the growing of GM crops.
a)GM crops might pose health risks for certain people.
b)Harm the environment

4. Practice this simulation until you get the largest ears of corn. How many times did it take you?
It took me four turns to get the largest possible crop.

5. List two foods and describe how they are being modified.
a)Cheese: Scientists are now experimenting with making cheese out of rennet, and extract of purified milk.
b)Bananas: Scientists are testing with making bananas a vector for edible vaccines.