Chapter 26, Problem 14TQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To identify:

What is represented in the x-axis and y-axis? What is represented by the data line given on the graph?

Concept introduction:

Genetically modified organisms in short GMOs are living organisms whose genetic material is modified in the labs. This is done through genetic engineering. This results in the combination of genes that do not exist in nature. The given graph shows the yield of soybean (genetically modified) in bushels/acre from 1980 to 2010 in the U.S.

b.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The trend in the productivity of soybean from 1980 to 2010.

Concept introduction:

Genetically modified organisms in short GMOs are living organisms whose genetic material is modified in the labs. This is done through genetic engineering. This results in the combination of genes that do not exist in nature. The given graph shows the yield of soybean (genetically modified) in bushels/acre from 1980 to 2010 in the U.S.

c.

Summary Introduction

To identify:

What year of soybean production match with the organic soybean production (66 percent) in 2007?

Concept introduction:

Genetically modified organisms in short GMOs are living organisms whose genetic material is modified in the labs. This is done through genetic engineering. This results in the combination of genes that do not exist in nature. The given graph shows the yield of soybean (genetically modified) in bushels/acre from 1980 to 2010 in the U.S.

d.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The pros and cons of GMOs.

Concept introduction:

Genetically modified organisms in short GMOs are living organisms whose genetic material is modified in the labs. This is done through genetic engineering. This results in the combination of genes that do not exist in nature. The given graph shows the yield of soybean (genetically modified) in bushels/acre from 1980 to 2010 in the U.S.