Issues in STS

The rise of nanomachines may lead to job losses as they replace traditional labor.

• True

• False

1 000 000 000 nanometers = 1 meter

• True

• False

The word NANO comes from the Greek word nanos which means dwarf or something very small.

• True

• False

Consumers are not allowed to get the labels of GMO products.

• True

• False

DNA is not required for GMO process.

• True

• False

GMOs offer environmental benefits by potentially decreasing crop yields, and increasing pesticide use.

• True

• False

DNA is made of two linked strands that wind around each other to resemble a twisted ladder - a shape known as polynucleotide chain.

• True

• False

GMO means “genetically mystery organization”.

• True

• False

Gene therapy can influence society by raising ethical concerns about human genetic modification.

• True

• False

Gene therapy is possible due to advancements in genetic engineering and biotechnology.

• True

• False