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What was the percentage increase in yield reported for French farmers growing Bt corn?
What was the percentage increase in yield reported for French farmers growing Bt corn?
- 5 - 8%
- 2 - 4%
- 15 - 20%
- 9 - 12% (correct)
What percentage of the welfare created by Bt maize went to the farmers growing it?
What percentage of the welfare created by Bt maize went to the farmers growing it?
- 74.4% (correct)
- 40.5%
- 50.2%
- 25.6%
Which group is considered the most trusted source for scientific and medical information?
Which group is considered the most trusted source for scientific and medical information?
- Academic scientists (correct)
- Seed distributors
- Biotechnology companies
- Family physicians
What deficiency is commonly found among academic scientists according to the content?
What deficiency is commonly found among academic scientists according to the content?
What is the second largest share of welfare from the introduction of Bt maize?
What is the second largest share of welfare from the introduction of Bt maize?
Which aspect is a limitation of family physicians regarding agricultural issues?
Which aspect is a limitation of family physicians regarding agricultural issues?
What was the dramatic health benefit noted among French farmers growing Bt corn?
What was the dramatic health benefit noted among French farmers growing Bt corn?
According to the findings, which of the following is a notable challenge faced by academic scientists?
According to the findings, which of the following is a notable challenge faced by academic scientists?
What is a major public concern regarding the use of terminator technology in agriculture?
What is a major public concern regarding the use of terminator technology in agriculture?
How does the public's perception of medical biotechnology applications differ from agricultural ones?
How does the public's perception of medical biotechnology applications differ from agricultural ones?
Which of the following statements about terminator technology is accurate?
Which of the following statements about terminator technology is accurate?
What is the primary reason many farmers buy new seeds each year?
What is the primary reason many farmers buy new seeds each year?
In the context of the debate about biotechnology, what is a misconception about GM insulin compared to GM soybeans?
In the context of the debate about biotechnology, what is a misconception about GM insulin compared to GM soybeans?
What is the reason behind the acceptance of medical biotechnology by the public?
What is the reason behind the acceptance of medical biotechnology by the public?
How does the practice of buying fresh seed each year correlate with the concerns surrounding terminator technology?
How does the practice of buying fresh seed each year correlate with the concerns surrounding terminator technology?
Which concern is shared between terminator technology and current hybrid technologies?
Which concern is shared between terminator technology and current hybrid technologies?
What is the primary purpose of the terminator gene in GM plants?
What is the primary purpose of the terminator gene in GM plants?
According to the content, what misconception might ordinary consumers have?
According to the content, what misconception might ordinary consumers have?
What impact do journalists have on public perception of GM crops?
What impact do journalists have on public perception of GM crops?
Which method is suggested by Canada for controlling GM crop spread?
Which method is suggested by Canada for controlling GM crop spread?
Which is a common concern expressed by organic farmers regarding GM crops?
Which is a common concern expressed by organic farmers regarding GM crops?
What does the term 'agbiotech' refer to in the context of the discussion?
What does the term 'agbiotech' refer to in the context of the discussion?
How do journalists typically handle interviews with scientists in agbiotech discussions?
How do journalists typically handle interviews with scientists in agbiotech discussions?
Why might fear influence public opinion regarding GM crops?
Why might fear influence public opinion regarding GM crops?
What role have public institutions like USDA played in agricultural biotechnology since the 1980s?
What role have public institutions like USDA played in agricultural biotechnology since the 1980s?
What conclusion did the interviewed academic nutritionist reach regarding organic foods?
What conclusion did the interviewed academic nutritionist reach regarding organic foods?
What criticism do some people have concerning big companies in agriculture?
What criticism do some people have concerning big companies in agriculture?
How do critics of biotech often unintentionally affect small companies and public institutions?
How do critics of biotech often unintentionally affect small companies and public institutions?
When speaking about GM crops, what does the process described involving a neutral third party entail?
When speaking about GM crops, what does the process described involving a neutral third party entail?
What aspect of public institutions' involvement in biotechnology is highlighted in the content?
What aspect of public institutions' involvement in biotechnology is highlighted in the content?
What does the criticism of biotech often overlook regarding non-biotech seed and food?
What does the criticism of biotech often overlook regarding non-biotech seed and food?
What is implied about the public's perception of organic food through the discussed news segment?
What is implied about the public's perception of organic food through the discussed news segment?
What was the impact of transgenic insect-resistant maize in the Philippines?
What was the impact of transgenic insect-resistant maize in the Philippines?
Which entity published the ISAAA report 35?
Which entity published the ISAAA report 35?
What type of biotechnology trends does the Eurobarometer Report cover?
What type of biotechnology trends does the Eurobarometer Report cover?
In what year was the GM Crops: The First Ten Years report released?
In what year was the GM Crops: The First Ten Years report released?
Which of the following summarizes the scope of the ISAAA Brief 36?
Which of the following summarizes the scope of the ISAAA Brief 36?
What does the USDA GAIN Report FR7013 focus on?
What does the USDA GAIN Report FR7013 focus on?
Which organization examined public trust in doctors related to biotechnology?
Which organization examined public trust in doctors related to biotechnology?
What was the primary focus of the 2006 consumer research report from the IFIC?
What was the primary focus of the 2006 consumer research report from the IFIC?
Study Notes
Public Perception of Biotech
- Most people trust academic scientists as the most credible source for scientific and medical information, but not for agricultural issues.
- Academic scientists are knowledgeable but not adept at communicating technical information in a way that is easily understood by non-scientists.
- Public debate on agricultural applications of biotechnology is more controversial than medical applications, even though the technology and risks share similarities.
- The public often embraces medical applications of biotechnology but shows more skepticism towards agricultural applications.
Terminator Technology
- Terminator technology requires farmers to buy fresh seeds every year, which is similar to current hybrid technology practices.
- Terminator Technology won't deprive farmers of anything they have access to today and could offer new options.
Misleading Media Coverage
- Journalists often present an unbalanced narrative by giving equal weight to expert opinions and non-expert opinions, which may mislead the public into thinking both parties are equally credible.
- The frequency of anti-biotech activists being interviewed in agricultural biotechnology stories but not in medical biotechnology stories suggests media complicity in misleading the public.
Public Institutions and Biotech
- Public institutions, such as the USDA and agricultural universities, have been actively pursuing agricultural biotechnology crop breeding programs since the early 1980s.
- Critics of big companies' involvement in biotechnology also inadvertently condemn small companies and public institutions, overlooking their contributions in agricultural biotechnology.
Concerns Over Biotech Risks
- Those critical of biotechnology due to potential risks have some legitimacy in expressing their concerns.
- The concern over possible negative impacts of biotechnology should be considered alongside its potential benefits and advancements in agricultural production.
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Explore the complexities of public attitudes towards biotechnology, focusing on both medical and agricultural applications. This quiz delves into issues of trust in scientists, controversial debates, and the implications of terminator technology. Gauge your understanding of how media coverage shapes public opinion in this field.
