Harvest of Fear

1. What is a GM Crop.
A genetically modified crop
2. List 2 arguments FOR the growing of GM crops
Proponents assert that GM foods will have many health benefits.
Farmers will reap great benefits from bio-technology.
3. List 2 arguments AGAINST the growing of GM crops.
Detractors fear that Gm foods might pose health risks for certain people.
Engineer a Crop 
4. Practice this simulation until you get the largest ears of corn. How many times did it take you?
There were 3 steps. It took me once to get it right.
What’s for Dinner?
5. List two foods and desribe how they are being modified.
Pizza: For all ingredients, scientists are testing different GM varieties.
Fries: Potatoes engineered to absorb less oil when fried are currently pending approval by food regulatory boards.
Viewpoints
Do you think food should be labeled if it has been genetically modified? Why or Why not?
 I think that food should be labeled if it is genetically modified because there are a lot of  people who would really want to know where the food has been and what has been done to it before they consume it.