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12 0 obj Many of these are used as ingredients in other food products. However, a relatively new process of getting this natural gas out of the ground called fracking has sparked a debate about sustainable energy.This informational text discusses the diverse interactions of organisms that can be mutually beneficial.In the informational text “Strength in Numbers,” the grouping of organisms and their roles in the natural world are discussed.“Things Get More Complicated When You’re Older” is an informational text that explains how living things create different types of cells to do different types of work.The informational text “How Human should a Gorilla Be” discusses Koko, a gorilla who uses American Sign Language to communicate with humans.In John P. Curtin’s “Technology Haiku,” the speaker reflects on the evolution of technology and wonders where it will go next.“Food Deserts” explains the consequences of living in food deserts and presents possible solutions to this national problem.In the informational text “Alaska Accelerates Indoor Agriculture,” Emily Schwing discusses the use of greenhouses to produce fruits and vegetables during Alaskan winters.In the informational text “Carrots with Character,” Erin K. Peabody discusses the health benefits of genetically modified carrots.In the informational text “Banana Threat: Attack of the Clones,” Alison Pearce Stevens discusses the threat that a fungus poses to bananas.The informational text “The Face of Immortality?” discusses Daniel Martinez’s work studying the lifespan of hydras, a small fresh-water organism believed to be immortal.In the informational text, “Your food choices affect Earth’s climate,” Janet Raloff discusses the environmental costs of food production.In the informational text “Can DNA Editing Save Endangered Species?” Kathiann Kowalski discusses how editing the DNA of invasive species could save endangered native species.In “Gene editing wiped out a population of mosquitoes in lab tests,” Tina Hesman Saey discusses how scientists are editing mosquitoes’ genes.In the informational text “Explainer: How CRISPR Works,” Tina Hesman Saey describes how scientists can edit DNA.In the informational text “A Matter of Taste,” Jeanne Miller explains how the tongue, nose, and brain all contribute to taste. Plant genomes can be engineered by physical methods or by use of Agrobacterium for the delivery of sequences hosted in T-DNA binary vectors.In most cases, the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur naturally in the species. Some of the worksheets for this concept are Lesson title aquaadvantage gmo salmon.
Do you think it is acceptable to modify plants and animals? the morning was full of sunlight and hope. How does classifying the organisms give them a better understanding of their role in the world? 10 0 obj 5th Grade Informational Text 550L Strength in … Why or why not?

endobj A prediction that has generated a lot of concern is the If the FDA does approve GE salmon, you will probably not know if you are eating traditionally farmed or GE salmon. <> • GM fish is a healthy protein food • Having GM salmon is good for endangered wild fish populations because it provides another kind of salmon for food Fast Facts about Genetically Modified Salmon *A gene is a section of DNA with the instructions to make a protein molecule. By Monique Conrod 2014 Advancements in genetics have made it possible to grow plants that taste better, resist certain bacteria, or have a longer shelf-life at the supermarket. each morning she awoke with hope, and each night she was a prey to despondency. How and why have scientists modified the genes of salmon?