Practice Disadvantages (5.2) - Genetic Engineering in Agriculture - Genetic Engineering Basic
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Question 1 Easy

What is public mistrust in relation to GM crops?

💡 Hint: Think about concerns people express regarding health and safety.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of ecological disruption caused by GM crops.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationships between plants in nature.

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Question 1

What main disadvantage relates to the public's perception of GM crops?

Economic benefits
Public mistrust
Health improvements

💡 Hint: Which of these deals with how people feel about GM foods?

Question 2

True or False: Dependency on biotech companies can impact farmers' independence.

True
False

💡 Hint: What happens when farmers need to rely on companies for seeds?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss and analyze the ethical implications of balancing the advantages and disadvantages of GM crops.

💡 Hint: Consider how both sides impact society and the environment.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the potential long-term impacts of growing GM crops extensively and propose solutions to minimize negative effects.

💡 Hint: Think about how to sustain both food production and ecological health.

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