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Evaluating the Role of GMOs in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

This activity explores the complex debate surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food production. Participants will investigate the benefits and risks associated with GM foods, including their potential to provide a sustainable food supply and their impact on human health. Key questions focus on whether governments should approve the planting of genetically modified soybeans. Through discussion and analysis, participants will evaluate the trade-offs involved in adopting GM technology in agriculture and its implications for consumers and farmers.

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Evaluating the Role of GMOs in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

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  1. Activity 20 Are GMOs the Solution?

  2. Genetically Modified Organisms • I have eaten food that contains genetically modified (GM) crops. • GM foods should be available, as long as they are tested before they are sold for human consumption. • The risks of GM foods outweigh the possible benefits. • GM foods will help provide a sustainable food supply. • I am concerned about eating GM foods. • Farmers should grow corn that is genetically modified to resist insects that damage cornfields.

  3. Challenge • Should the government Panel on Genetic Modification approve the planting of genetically modified soybeans?

  4. Summarize the scenario based on what you have read in the introduction and Procedure Step 1.

  5. What are the benefits and trade-offs for the country if it accepts the proposal described in Procedure Step 2?

  6. GM Soybean Study Comparison

  7. Should the government Panel on Genetic Modification allow the growth of Soy* in their country?

  8. Revisit the Challenge • Should the government Panel on Genetic Modification approve the planting of genetically modified soybeans?

  9. Key Vocabulary • genetic engineering • trade-offs

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