Title your paper…What Is a GMO?

Title your paper…What Is a GMO?

•Now come up with your best guess…. DON’T share with your neighbors.

•Now come up with your best guess…. DON’T share with your neighbors.

Genetically Modified OrganismGenetically Modified Organism

•What does it mean to be Genetically Modified?

•What does it mean to be Genetically Modified?

What is a GMO?What is a GMO?

Belgian Blue Cattle….Genetically Modified?Belgian Blue Cattle….Genetically Modified?

NO… It’s Artificial SelectionNO… It’s Artificial Selection

Artificial SelectionArtificial Selection

GMO - organism whose genome has been engineered in the laboratory in order to favor the expression of

desired physiological traits or the production of desired biological products.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN6P6kFjrjM

Issues with GMO’s

RisksRisks EconomicsEconomics

Issues with GMO’sIssues with GMO’s

At your table….At your table….

• Explain the role of natural selection in creating Genetic Resistance to Roundup.

• Explain the role of natural selection in creating Genetic Resistance to Roundup.

Roundup Resistance – through natural selection the weeds that aren’t killed by roundup survive and reproduce… making more resistant weeds.

Roundup Resistance – through natural selection the weeds that aren’t killed by roundup survive and reproduce… making more resistant weeds.

Genetically Modified Animals?Genetically Modified Animals?

Was the genetically modified fish approved for

consumption?

Was the genetically modified fish approved for

consumption?

The House voted approx June 20, 2011 to prohibit the Food

and Drug Administration from approving genetically modified salmon for human

consumption

What are your thoughts on GMO’s… are you

currently for, against, or somewhere in

between?

What are your thoughts on GMO’s… are you

currently for, against, or somewhere in

between?

What is Organic?What is Organic?