Ethical & Economic Considerations (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is one economic benefit of biotech crops?
What is one economic benefit of biotech crops?
Lower chemical input costs
What is an economic concern with biotech adoption?
What is an economic concern with biotech adoption?
Dependence on seed companies
Where are economic benefits of biotech most pronounced?
Where are economic benefits of biotech most pronounced?
Large-scale farming operations
What are the three main ethical dimensions of agricultural biotechnology?
What are the three main ethical dimensions of agricultural biotechnology?
Safety, environment, social justice
What environmental benefit can biotechnology provide?
What environmental benefit can biotechnology provide?
Reduced pesticide use
What is a key environmental concern about biotech crops?
What is a key environmental concern about biotech crops?
Creating herbicide-resistant weeds
What social equity issue arises with patented seeds?
What social equity issue arises with patented seeds?
Seed-saving becomes complicated
How long does traditional breeding take vs modern biotechnology?
How long does traditional breeding take vs modern biotechnology?
10-15 years vs 2-3 years
What is a characteristic of traditional breeding methods?
What is a characteristic of traditional breeding methods?
Work within natural genetic limits
What modern genome editing technique is mentioned?
What modern genome editing technique is mentioned?
CRISPR