genetically modified foods safe

The criteria for the paper are as follows:

STEP 1 – Choose only one (1) of the 10 topics listed below.

STEP 2 – Research the topic thoroughly by choosing sources that are relevant and factual.

STEP 3 – Present the evidence of facts in a well written and coherent essay.

• The body of the essay must be 3-5 pages, PLUS a “works cited” page.
• You are free to state opinions of your own, based on what you have read and learned.
• The last section of the paper should be a summary of facts and your conclusion.
• The paper must be grammatically correct, double-spaced, and should be appropriately cited throughout the paper using the MLA method of citing.
• have at least three reliable sources and a “works cited” page.

TOPICS (Select ONE)

1. What is meant when a product is described as “eco-friendly”? List and describe six (6) products which contain the “eco-friendly” description.
2. Are genetically modified foods safe? Explain.
3. What effect(s) do addictive substances have on genes?
4. What are mutations? What factors contribute to gene mutations?
5. What is DNA fingerprinting? How is it useful in our society today?
6. What is meant by the Human Genome Project? What are the possibilities for the results of this project?
7. What effect(s) did the Industrial Revolution have on England in the 1800’s? How was the population of moths affected by the changes?
8. How is recycled paper made?
9. Is there an upside to Global Warming? Describe the effects of Global Warming?
10. There is a global water shortage. What measures can be taken to alleviate the problem?