Activity 1 Group Task

Research about the gene donor and the possible genes that could be donated to the
recipient organism. On the third column, identify the purpose of the possible GMO
produced.

Gene Donor Recipient Purpose of GMO

Organism
Bacillus thuringensis Maize

Agrobacterium sp. C4

Bacillus subtilis

Bacillus thuringensis Cotton

Agrobacterium sp. C4

Bacillus thuringensis Soya bean

Agrobacterium sp. C4

Gian Leaf Frog Potato

Hepatitis B Virus

Human Carrot

Human Rice

Erwinia uredovora Maize

Golden orb weaver spider Goat

Human

Human Sheep

Human Mouse
Jellyfish
Jellyfish Zebrafish
Cow Escherichia coli
Human
Scorpion Cotton
Activity 2 Group Task

Choose at least 6 GMOs from activity 1 and record the details of the gene donor and
recipient pairs. Rank the GMO combinations for how good or risky they are according
to your group, on a scale of 1 for the most and 6 for the least.

Gene Donor Recipient Organism How How

1. Good? Risky?
Name and picture of Organism Name and picture of Organism

Gene Transferred Effect of New Gene

Benefit to Society

Gene Donor Recipient Organism How How

2. Good? Risky?
Name and picture of Organism Name and picture of Organism

Gene Transferred Effect of New Gene

Benefit to Society
 Gene Donor Recipient Organism How How
3. Good? Risky?
Name and picture of Organism Name and picture of Organism

Gene Transferred Effect of New Gene

Benefit to Society

Gene Donor Recipient Organism How How

4. Good? Risky?
Name and picture of Organism Name and picture of Organism

Gene Transferred Effect of New Gene

Benefit to Society
 Gene Donor Recipient Organism How How
5. Good? Risky?
Name and picture of Organism Name and picture of Organism

Gene Transferred Effect of New Gene

Benefit to Society

Gene Donor Recipient Organism How How

6. Good? Risky?
Name and picture of Organism Name and picture of Organism

Gene Transferred Effect of New Gene

Benefit to Society
Activity 3 Individual Task
Individual Evaluation of the benefits and risks of these GMOs

1. List the GMOs chosen by your group.

2. Do you agree with the class rankings of the benefits and risks of each genetically
modified organism? If you do, list your supporting arguments for the order.
3. If you disagree say how you would rank the GMOs and explain your reasons.
4. Would you be concerned about eating the foods or using the medical products
made from these GMOs? List your concerns
5. Are you satisfied that these GMOs will not cause harm to the environment? List any
concerns you have here: