Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 4WDYS
What sort of regulation do you think the government should have with regard to the creation cultivation and sale of GM foods?
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- What are some policies in place that are beneficial to producers and consumers alike? Which plant-based products are leveraged by corporations and government for economic gain? What Identify how plant-based commodities are inserted into the American diet?arrow_forwardSome restrictions still apply to creating GMO’s. Which of the following would be an application of a GMO that would be restrcited? Select one: a.Make a human pathogen more sensitive to an antibiotics b.Destroy a human pathogens ability to make toxins c.None of the Above d.Make bacteria able to eat new types of sugars e.Make a human pathogen more resistant to antibioticsarrow_forwardWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of GMOs in human health? Where does GMO stand today? Are canned food genetically modified? Does heating destroy the GMOs in the food?arrow_forward
- "What are the major advantages and problems associated with using biotechnology in food production?"arrow_forwardIf given the chance, what GMO would you like to create? What are its unique features and what benefits would it give to mankind?arrow_forwardOpponents of the widespread use of synthetic pesticides contend that the harmful effects often outweigh the benefits. Which of the following is not a harmful effect cited by opponents? O threaten human health O harm to wildlife O put farmers on financial treadmill O threaten crop monocultures O foster genetic resistancearrow_forward
- In October 2002, the government of the African nation of Zambia announced that it was refusing to distribute 15,000 tons of corn donated by the United States, enough corn to feed 2.5 million Zambians for three weeks. The government rejected the corn because it was likely to contain genetically modified kernels. The government made the decision after its scientific advisers concluded that the studies of the health risks posed by GM crops “are inconclusive.” Do you agree with Zambia’s decision to turn away the corn? Why or why not? In your answer, consider that at the time, Zambia was facing food shortages, and 35,000 Zambians were expected to starve to death over the next six months. How do the risks posed by GM crops compare to the risk of starvation?arrow_forwardHow are we going to feed and clothe the rapidly rising human population worldwide? How are we going to stop famine and crop loss? These are some very important questions biologists are working on as the world changes and problems arise. One possible solution could be the increased use of technology to improve food crops. These crops often have foreign DNA inserted into them that produces a protein product, such as herbicide resistance, to protect the plant or increase yield. They are termed GMO's (Genetically Modified Organisms) and they are hotly debated in both science and the public sphere. In this discussion you will demonstrate an understanding of GMOs and reflect on the pros and cons of their development and use This week's discussion involves 1 part. In this discussion, pick a side, PRO or CON, and argue your case that GMO's are either going to save the world or destroy it. You may very well find that this issue is not as black and white as it is made out to be! Please remember…arrow_forwardHow do GMOs increase crop yield?arrow_forward
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