MYP Unit 1: Genetically Modified Foods Worksheet 2

a) What is the science behind genetically modified foods?

-The ability to transfer genes from organisms to other organisms 

-The ability to modify DNA and genes

-Inserting more calcium, protiens, etc... into your food

b) What foods are affected by this technology?

-Alfalfa

-Apple

-Cherry tomato

-Strawberry

-Banana

-Potato

And many more

c) What are the problems with this technology?

-GM foods can harm the environment and living things
-It kills some insects including butterflies and insect larvae
-The chemicals used to genetically modify food is known to cause lots of common allergens 
-It  also gives out many unknown effects on human health

d) What action has been taken to try and prevent the technology developing?  

-So far FDA (Food and drug Administration, USA) they have sent a message to all schools. The Ministry of Health and Ministry of education in dubai, has stopped public arab schools to sell  junk foods. 

e) what how can you find out information about these questions?

Internet

ICT Terminology and Domain Names

What does this terminology mean?

Domain name: The thing at the end of the address like ".com" and ".gov".

URL: It stands for "Universal Resource Locator". It is the address for a webpage

HTTP: Stands for "Hypertext Transfer Protocol". It transfers text and information between browsers and servers.

WWW: Stands for "World Wide Web".

Import: Import means to receive information such as images or text on to a device or program such as a computer or USB flash drive.

Export: The opposite of importing, it means to send information to another device.

What do these domain names mean?

.com: Used by a company 

.co: Used by co-operations 

.org: Used by organisations  

.gov: Used by the Government 

.ed/edu: Used by education sites or schools 

.ac: Used by academies 

.net: Used by a network 

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