2017 BIO130 Lab Report 05 Worksheet Coursework Assignment

2017 BIO130 Lab Report 05 Worksheet
100 points possible
Due at the start of class during week of April 24.
Name (typed) Student Number:
Please enter your responses to the questions below. Often a single word or a short sentence is sufficient for full credit. You should not need more than two sentences in any response during the semester.
List three different applications of GMO’s today. (30 points)
Genetically modified organisms can be applied on Food that is the plants and the animals, in drugs and also on biodiesel from altering bacteria and algae genomes
2. SRSRM is an acronym for what? (10 points)
Self-reproducing, Self-repairing machinery, which refers to the use of machinery regardless of it having no specific limitation to the machines.
3. List two of the most common genetic modifications found in GM soybeans and GM corn today. (20 points)
In soybeans the generic modifications are the untreated –weed infested soybeans and the sprayed with roundup soybeans.
In corn the generic modifications are the Bt-Corn and the Non-Bt Corn.
4. What nutrient has been added to rice in creating “golden rice”? (10 points)
Golden rice contains a large amount of Vitamin A, to make this it conatins beta carotene which is essential in making Vitamin A.

5. What is the percentage of processed foods sold in the US today are estimated to have genetically modified ingredients? (10 points)
About 60% – 70 % of the processed foods sold in the U.S are approximated t...