Genetically Modified

Organism

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BRANCHE A. SUMIDO PhD

Iloilo National High School
Luna St. La Paz Iloilo
 MODULE 1
Lesson 2 Genetically Modified Organism

This lesson will discuss and describe the concepts of modern

biotechnology specifically the processes involved in genetic engineering.
Furthermore, this module contains the following: content, content standard,
performance standard and learning competencies set by the Department of
Education. Laboratory activity, quiz and extension activities are also included.
This is to be achieved by the Senior High School Learners of Iloilo National High
School in the specialized subject General Biology 2.

This module consist of the following :

Content:

Genetics
Topics :
Genetically Modified Organisms
Processes involved in making GMO
Benefits and Risk of GMO
Ethical Concerns of GMO
Content Standard
The learners demonstrate their understanding of :
Recombinant DNA
Learning Competencies
Outline the processes involved in genetic engineering
(STEM-BIO 11/12 – IIIa-b -6)
Guide Questions
1. What does a genetically modified organism looks like?
2.Explain the importance of a designed GMO?
3. What are the benefits and risks of a genetically modified organisms?
4. What are the things man should consider in handling a genetically
modified organism?

Lesson 2
Suggested time allotment : 2 hour

Genetic Engineering : Defined

What to Accomplish ?
At the end of this lesson the Grade 12 STEM learners of Iloilo National High
School should be able to :
1. describe a genetically modified organism?
2. enumerate the processes involved in creating a GMO?
3. explain the benefits and risks of a designed GMO.
4. What are the things man should consider in handling a genetically modified
organism
 Elicit

Good morning class! Previously we have

discuss what genetic engineering is all about. I
just want to know how much you have retained
from our past discussion.

I am going to present a picture and I want you

1. to think of a word which is related to the picture
and our past discussion. Ready ?

Write your answer on the dialogue box below

5. ___________

4. ___________

3. ___________
2.
2. ___________

1. ___________

3.

4.
Who among you here loves to eat grilled or boiled corn? How about apples?
Tomatoes? French fries? Fried chicken? Or loves to drink fresh milk?

I know that most of us really love to eat those foods. But if I am going to allow you
to choose between a big yellow sweet corn and a small white hard corn which would
you choose? How about between a big red crispy apple and a small red apple ?

5.
For this morning we are going to study
how science and technology was able to
come up with big apples, big corn, pest
resistant crops even some medicines and
insulin. Our lesson for today is all about
GMO also known as ?.

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Engage
 Class I have here a picture of a
food product, I want you to
observe and study the picture,
take note of Its’ similarities and
their differences. Corn 1
What do you think is the Corn 2
similarity of this two food
products?
How about the differences

If you were to choose between

the two which would you like for
a snack Corn 2

What do you think is the reason

why corn 1 looks like that ? and The differences are corn 1 is smaller and
what makes corn 2 special? was eaten by insects while corn 2 is
bigger and healthier

The picture shows 2

different types of Corn 1 looks like that because it has
low resistance to pest and low breed
corn
quality

Corn 2 is special
because it could
resist pest and the
cob is healthier
and bigger

You will learn more about

GMO when we perform this
activity.

At the end of this activity you should be able to

1.describe a genetically modified organism?
2. differentiate a GMO from non GMO
2. enumerate the processes involved in creating a
GMO?
3. explain the benefits and risks of a designed GMO.

For this activity you need to have you pen or ball pen .
Study the pictures properly and answer the guide
questions found in your activity sheet.
You will be given 30 minutes to answer this activity. You
may opt to watch the video clip for the extend portion of
this lesson before the conduct of the activity.
Here is the link for the said video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5oTviGOjRw
Explore Activity 2
Genetically Modified Organism
Name : _________________________________________________ Grade & Section : ___________
Date : ___________________________________________________ Score : ________________________

1. Study the picture below . describe the organisms based on their physical appearance. Compare
organism A with organism B

Organism A

Organism B

Organism A Organism B
Chicken
Fish
Rice
Bacteria

2. What makes organisms A different from that of organism B ?

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3. Which organism is organic ? Which is the GMO?

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4. Here is a picture of a Genetically Modefied Organism (GMO). Study the picture, take note of the
different characteristics of a GMO and fill up the table below.

GMO Non GMO GMO crops have been increasing

Against Pest
Against Drought yield for 20 years
 Describe the picture in terms of the following characteristics

Size
Against Pest

Against Drought

Yield

5. Basing on the pictures and concepts that you have come up with, in your own words define what is a
Genetically Modified Organism.

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6. Study the process involved in making a Genetically Modified Organism. Discuss how a GMO plant is
achieved?

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7. Study the picture below compare a genetically modified cow with that of a natural breeding cow in
terms of their mode of reproduction.

Genetically Modified Cow Natural Breeding Cow

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8. The diagram below is a procedure of how Humulin is created ( human insulin). Study the picture
briefly discuss how Humulin is produced.

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9. After doing the entire activity mention some benefits and disadvantages of of a genetically modified
organism.

Benefits Disadvantages
 For you to be clarified with the concepts of Genetically Modified
Organisms watch this video clip using the link below.
Elaborate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5oTviGOjRw
and
Extend

Take note and answer the following guide question.

1.What is the main purpose of GMO in a fast growing population of the

world?
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2.Differentiate selective breeding from genetic engineering.

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3.Why is beta carotene inserted to golden rice?

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4.What are some contributions of GMO in the medical field?

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5.What are some ethical concerns with regard to GMO?

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After doing the activity you have gained concepts of what is genetically modified organisms.
This organisms is not only found in the laboratories, they are now found in our backyards,
markets even in our tables. I want you to study the picture below and check if you have been
consuming this food stuffs.

Check this out, grab a pen and put a check if you have been consuming this stuffs.
Evaluation QUIZ
Genetic Engineering
Name : _________________________________________Grade & Section : __________________________
Date : _________________________________________ Score : ________________________________________

Read and analyse the questions properly . In a ¼ sheet of paper write the letter of your choice .

1. What are the current benefits of having foods made from genetically modified crops?
a. They improve farm profitability and make some farmers' jobs easier.
b. They allow farmers to greatly increase the amount of crops produced.
c. They improve convenience for consumers, e.g. by creating foods with longer shelf lives.
d. They improve the nutritional quality of foods.
2. Are foods derived from genetically modified crops nutritionally superior?
a. Yes, they offer substantial health advantages over foods produced from conventional crops.
b. Yes, they offer some health advantages over foods produced from conventional crops.
c. No, they are neither better nor worse than foods from conventional crops.
d. No, they are slightly less healthful than foods from conventional crops.
3. Will insects develop resistance to the toxins produced in Bt corn?
a. It is impossible for insects to develop resistance to Bt corn.
b. It is unlikely that insects will develop resistance to Bt corn.
c. Under certain conditions insects may develop resistance to Bt corn.
d. It is almost certain that insects will develop resistance to Bt corn.
4. Which of the following is a benefit of GMOs to humans?
a. Increased crop yield
b. Decreased risk for infection by insects
c. Resistance to herbicides, allowing farmers to selectively kill weeds in a field
d. Increased rate of maturity, leading to increased yield of farm animals in the same amount of time
e. All answers are correct.
5. What happens to plants and animals during genetic modification?
a. more desirable genes are transferred to a new species
b. genes are removed from one organism and transferred to another
c. plants or animals are given traits that they do not typically have
d. All of the above
6. What is a genetically modified organism?
a. An organism that has had its DNA changed by humans
b. An organism with natural changes to its DNA through selective breeding
c. An organism that is not native to the area
d. A top predator that controls the balance of the food web
7. What is the concern of anti-GMO activists in Europe and the United States?
a. Unforeseen long-term effects of genetic manipulation
b. Genetic manipulation in humans as a result of consuming GMO food
c. Control of food supply by a small number of seed producers
d. Insufficient testing of GMO crop side effects
e. All of the above
8. When an organism is modified using gene technology, the organism is then referred to as a
a. generally modified organism
b. very modified organism
c. genetically modified organism
d. gently modified organism
9. Which of the following is an example of a GMO?
a. Golden rice
b. Tobacco plants expressing the vaccine for hepatitis B
c. Animals expressing antibiotics to prevent illness
d. Fish expressing genes that allow them to mature faster than normal fish
e. All answers are correct.
10. Why are GM foods produced?
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