Download Genetic Roulette Movie Worksheet

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Genetic Roulette Movie Worksheet
As you watch the movie, answer the following questions. Each question is worth one point.
1. Since the introduction of GMOs, what has happened to the number of Americans that suffer from three or
more chronic diseases?
2. In the same time period, what has happened to the US ranking in infant mortality rates?
3. What percentage of corn is genetically modified?
4. What percentage of soy is genetically modified?
5. What do the letters GMO stand for?
6. How is a GMO made?
7. Name the two main categories of GMOs and explain what each means.
8. According to scientists, what is the problem with GMOs?
9. How do our immune systems respond to new genes in the GMOs?
10. What is the trend in inflammatory diseases since the introduction of GMOs in the US?
11. What year were genetically engineered corn and soy introduced in the US?
12. What did the FDA scientists conclude about the safety of GMOs?
13. What biotech chemical company did Michael Taylor, FDA food safety czar, work for?
14. Does the FDA have to approve any GMO crops before they come to market?
15. List three health risks associated with GM food consumption.
16. How does BT toxin kill insects?
17. What is the result of food not being fully digested from “leaky intestines” in humans?
18. What has happened to autism rates since the introduction of GMO foods?
19. What happens to plants treated with high levels of Roundup (glyphosate) herbicide?
20. What happened to birth defect rates of GMO soybean farm workers?
21. What happened to chicken embryos when exposed to the “mystery organism” found in GMO corn?
22. List the harmful effects of Roundup pesticide.
23. What disease was increased in humans due to rbGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone) in cow milk?
24. If an infant must drink formula, what type should they ingest?
25. What company produces Roundup herbicide?
26. List two GMO myths.
27. What has happened to pesticide use due to Roundup resistant weeds?
28. What happens to scientists and researchers who publish negative studies against GMOs?
29. List the five most common GMO crops/foods.
30. In your opinion, do you feel GMO foods are safe for human or animal consumption. Why?