Genetic Modification and Corn Protection

What is the major pest of corn in the United States?

• European corn borer

• Asian corn borer

• African corn borer

• Australian corn borer

Bt corn is a type of ______ that has been enhanced through biotechnology.

• Genetically modified organism

• Natural organism

• Chemical pesticide

• Organic fertilizer

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What does the protein produced by Bt corn target?

• Caterpillar larvae

• Adult moths

• Corn stalks

• Corn leaves

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What is the independent variable in the experiment?

• Type of corn

• Amount of water

• Soil type

• Temperature

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What is the dependent variable in the experiment?

• Grain yield

• Type of corn

• Soil type

• Temperature

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One claim you can make from the data is that Bt corn ______.

• Increases yield

• Decreases yield

• Has no effect

• Is harmful

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Write a reasoning statement that connects the claim and evidence. Why does Bt corn show higher yields?

• It targets caterpillar larvae

• It uses more water

• It grows faster

• It is more colorful.

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The European corn borer lays its eggs on the ______ of corn plants.

• Leaves

• Roots

• Stalks

• Flowers

What is the effect of the European corn borer larvae on corn plants?

• Causes significant damage

• Enhances growth

• No effect

• Improves yield

The standard corn in the graph has a yield of approximately ______ bushels per acre.

• 140

• 160

• 120

• 100

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