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Genetically Modified Organisms -- Critical Questions

 

What do you think?

  1. Why do some scientists believe that butterflies are not affected by bT corn and some believe that they are affected? (Use the links to help you) After reading both opinions, which side to you think is correct and why?

  2. After checking out the links on the precautionary principle, who in your opinion seems to be “backwards”, the U.S. or Europe, and why?

  3. What are three reasons why ‘Golden Rice’ will not help solve world hunger?

  4. What is Natural Systems Agriculture, and how will the Land Institute implement this practice to change the United States agriculture system at present?

  5. Name five effects that GMO’s can have on humans.

 

 

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