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This will be a hands-on assignment that will require you visit a grocery store to compare and contrast Genetically Modified and Organic produce. Be sure to select the same type of fruit or vegetable to compare and contrast. You are not required to buy the product!

Note: You may ask a store employee for help to identify which produce is organic and which is a GM (conventional).

Student name:    

What fruit or vegetable are you comparing?     

Genetically Modified

Organic

Price

Availability (quantity)

Characteristics:

Color
Size
Smell
Weight

Where was it grown/imported from (country, state, etc.)?

Where were observations made (farmers market, Walmart, etc.)?

Explanation / Answer

Okay, so first let us understand the different between organic produce and GM produce. Organic or natural foods which are produced along the countryside and do not contain any sort of artificial additives, food colourings, preservatives etc. GM produce includes the genetically modified produce which involves altering of the original DNA with molecules from other sources.

Let us take the example of Brinjal

Contains labels like 100% organic, organic etc.

May contain spots or blotches made by insects.

Organic Genetically Modified Price Higher Lower Availability Lower Higher Colour Dull purple in colour; no shine Deeper in colour; shiny Size Smaller Larger Smell Characteristic smell of brinjal. Smell of brinjal is more intense Weight Light Heavy Imported from countryside Spencers Observations

Contains labels like 100% organic, organic etc.

May contain spots or blotches made by insects.

Does not contain any such blotches; appearance appears shiny and smooth.

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