Harvest of Fear Discussion Questions Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
1. What are genes?
a. What was happening to the papayas in Hawaii?
b. How did the Cornell scientists solve the Ring Spot virus problem in papayas?
3. Are GMO (bioengineered) foods safe for humans?
a. What are the benefits?
b. What are the risks?
4. Are GMO (bioengineered) foods safe for our environment?
a. What are the benefits in our environment?
b. What are the risks in our environment?
5. Monarch Butterflies:
a. What did John Losey determine from his research in the lab?
b. What were the findings from research performed in the cornfields?
c. Does growing Bt corn impact Monarch Butterflies?
6. Impact on Organic Farmers:
a. How do organic farmers use Bt differently than the farmers growing
bioengineered Bt corn?
b. How will Bt corn impact organic farmers?
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