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Title: Miracle rice-Is the IR8 rice variety considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Why
Post by: Aliya1 on May 16, 2018
 Use the following information to answer the next four questions.

Miracle Rice
Rice is staple food in Asia. In the 1950s, Asia faced food shortage and an impending famine. If you have relatives that lived in Asia during the ’50s and ’60s, they may tell you that due to the rice shortage, many starved and those who were lucky had to supplement their diet with other crops, such as barley.

In 1962, an organization focused on research and development of rice called International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) developed a high-yielding variety of rice by crossing the two types of rice from Indonesia and China. The result was ground breaking. The new variety called IR8 (India Rice 8) increased its yield as much as 10 times the traditional variety of rice.

By the early 1970s, many rice farmers in India, the Philippines, and Vietnam switched to cultivating IR8 rice, making these countries into major rice exporters, preventing a mass famine in Asia, and saving millions of lives.

#16. Is the IR8 rice variety considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Why or Why not? Support your answer with research. (2 marks)
i can answer the rest on my own but i want to say that the IR8 rice is considered a GMO because biotechnology helped to save the lives of those who were dying out of food shortage in Asia.
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/03/07/173611461/in-a-grain-of-golden-rice-a-world-of-controversy-over-gmo-foods
that is the link i used to help me answer this question but i don't know if my answer is good enough.

these are the other questions, i think i can answer these on my own but i just need some guidance for #16.

#17. Although IR8 was widely cultivated in Asia in the ’70s, it is no longer produced in the 21st century. Identify one problems associated with mass cultivation of IR8 and explain its environmental impact. (2 marks)
#18.Is it possible to consume non-GMO wheat, corn, canola, soy, sugar, or papaya in Canada? Choose one of the listed food items and discuss the impact of biotechnological research on its current availability in our country. (2 marks)
#19.In many major Canadian cities, a GMO-free, organic diet is becoming more popular, as can be seen in most major grocery chains. Should we advocate for GMO-free lifestyle? Using 150 words or less, explain your position. (4 marks) ( i have attached an image for the rubric i was given for #19).


Title: Re: Miracle rice-Is the IR8 rice variety considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Why
Post by: bio_man on May 16, 2018
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Title: Re: Miracle rice-Is the IR8 rice variety considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Why
Post by: Aliya1 on May 16, 2018
hi, ohh okay thank you for getting back with me. that's fine for questions 18&19 ;)


Title: Re: Miracle rice-Is the IR8 rice variety considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Why
Post by: bio_man on May 17, 2018
hi, ohh okay thank you for getting back with me. that's fine for questions 18&19 ;)

You're welcome. Do you still want 18 and 19 answered? Sry got confused


Title: Re: Miracle rice-Is the IR8 rice variety considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Why
Post by: Aliya1 on May 17, 2018
hi, yes please, whenever you have time. no need to apologize ;)


Title: Re: Miracle rice-Is the IR8 rice variety considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Why
Post by: bio_man on May 17, 2018
Updated my post, hope this helps.

Will await more questions


Title: Re: Miracle rice-Is the IR8 rice variety considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Why
Post by: Aliya1 on May 18, 2018
hi bio_man, thank you so much for all of your help ;) have a good night


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