CIS – Molecular Genetics The Debate over Genetically Modified Foods

The Hook Hook Engage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcSX4ytEfcE

Question #1 Predict the risks and benefits of using genetically modified organisms.

Vocabulary Deficiency – a lack or shortage Biotechnology – the exploitation of biotechnology processes for industrial and other purposes Conventional – what is generally done or believed Acquires – to get or obtain Renders – to make

Vocabulary Sophisticated – high degree of complexity Intricate – very complicated and detailed Herbicide – chemical that kills weeds Pesticide – a chemical that kills pests Saturated – can hold no more

Vocabulary Inadvertently – without knowing or intention Noxious – harmful or poisonous Cross-pollination – transfer of pollen from one flower to another Maize – corn Proponents - supporters

Text Marking Read the article out loud in your group, everyone reads a paragraph until all paragraphs are read. As you are reading underline sentences and write the following: R = Risk of Genetically Modified Organisms B = Benefits of Genetically Modified Organisms * As you read also note these items: What are the greatest challenges to those wishing to ban GMOs?

Let’s Share some Notes Write two more notes that you do not have.

Vote: Which is the greatest challenge to those wishing to ban GMOs?   Individual Group Recount Individual Monetary benefits Health benefits Inconclusive research with lots of unknowns Food demand/shortages around the world

Quick Review Questions 1) One way biotechnology can be used in agriculture is to create A. Disease resistant corn B. Produce insulin from bacteria C. Biodegrade waste

Question #2 2) Biotechnology is possible because the genetic code is universal. A) True B) False

Question #3 3) A genetically modified organism has a change made to its: A) Proteins B) RNA C) DNA D) Amino Acids

HW: Packet - Question 2 What are the risks and benefits of using genetically modified organisms?

Answer Question of the Day How do you predict that biotechnology will impact your future? Based on what we discussed today, how do we know that the genetic code is universal for almost all organisms? What are some of the ethical issues that you have with genetically modified organisms?