Genetically Modified Food

What does GM stand for in "GM Food"?

• general motors

• genes memory

• genetically modified

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What does genetic modification mean?

• The slow-moving process of genetic mutations that occur over generations

• Scientists changing genes of plants to give them desirable qualities

• The natural process of the selection of survival

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All living things are made up of cells containing genes which determine how an organism grows, acts and looks.

• True

• False

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In which country are the most GMO crops grown?

• China

• United States

• Brazil

A benefit of GM foods is...

• Crops can be grown with fewer minerals and nutrition

• Crops can be modified to resist pests

How can genetic modification help with drought resistant plants?

• Genes from plants that grow in arid areas can make other plants survive droughts

• Genes from plants that grow in tropical areas can make other plants survive droughts

Why are GM foods produced?

• To destroy humanity slowly but surely

• To improve food security, by being disease resistant and having better nutrition

• Engineered GM foods are produced for a better bad nutrition profile. They will "profit" us by giving us diseases

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What are examples of genetically modified crops available in Australia?

• Cotton, Nutella, soya beans

• Canola, pizzas, cattle

• Canola, corn, cotton

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Genetically modified foods are usually cheaper and healthier

• True

• False

The main benefits of GM crops are...

• More nutritious, grown with fewer pesticides, cheaper to produce

• Never cause allergies, increase antibiotic resistance, more nutritious

• They don't have to be grown by farmers

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