IB II Summer Work
all work due the first class meeting
Chapter 17: Food Science
Read and outline the chapter; complete all of the questions within and at the end of the chapter.
Is My Produce Genetically Modified?
Watch the video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w437uQf_A7c
Design a (real - possible using today's technology) test anyone could do in a supermarket or at a farm stand to ascertain whether or not their corn or other produce is genetically modified. Research GE (genetically engineered) foods; what are the effects; how are changes expressed; what are the modifications for; what are the negative effects of the modifications; etc...)
Cite at least 5 research sources.