Chap4 Flashcards
The controversy arose from studies
suggesting that pollen from____
(genetically modified to produce a
toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis) could
harm monarch butterfly larvae.
Bt corn
The controversy arose from studies
suggesting that pollen from Bt corn
(genetically modified to produce a
toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis) could
harm ______
monarch butterfly larvae.
T or f
Critics argued that the studies were not
flawed, but the issue raised concerns
about the environmental impact of
genetically modified crop
F- Critics argued that the studies were
FLAWED
It is genetically modified
to include a specific Bt toxin, was
approved only for animal feed but
not for human consumption.
Starlink corn
However, traces of StarLink corn
were found in taco shells and
other human food products in
______, leading to a massive recall
and highlighting issues with
regulatory oversight and food
safety
A. 1999
B. 2000
C. 2004
D. 2005
B.
This controversy involved genetically
modified potatoes that were found to
have elevated levels of ______, a toxic
compound.
solanine
Initial studies suggested potential
health risks, but subsequent reviews
by regulatory bodies found the
experiments to be flawed and
concluded that the ______ were
not harmful
GM potatoes
This controversy revolves around
the unintended spread of
genetically modified corn genes to
native maize varieties in Mexico
Mexican Corn Gene Escape
The escape of these genes raised
concerns about the potential
impact on biodiversity and the
integrity of traditional maize
varieties
Mexican Corn Gene Escape
StarLink Corn, not approved for human consumption, is found in over 300 food products, sparking mass recalls. Farmers harmed by depressed corn prices file a class-action lawsuit and settle at $100 million for their losses.
A. 2000
B. 2006
C. 2013
D. 2014
A. 2000
U.S. rice supply is contaminated with a Bayer GMO variety, costing farmers millions from export rejections and price crashes. Bayer pays $750 million to 11,000 farmers claiming losses.
A. 2000
B. 2006
C. 2013
D. 2014
B. 2006
A Roundup Ready wheat variety is found in Oregon after field trials ended a decade earlier. South Korea and Japan temporarily halts
U.S. wheat imports.
A. 2000
B. 2006
C. 2013
D. 2014
C. 2013
Midwestern corn growers sue
Syngenta after China closes its markets when the GM trait
MIR162 - a trait not yet approved in China - is found in
U.S. corn shipments.
The event costs farmers an estimated $1 billion in 2013.
A. 2000
B. 2006
C. 2013
D. 2014
D. 2014
Monsanto pays $250,000 to wheat growers’ associations and $2.1 million into a settlement fund for farmers in WA, OR & ID affected by the 2013 event.
A. 2000
B. 2006
C. 2013
D. 2014
D. 2014
