6. Is Bt corn allowed in human consumption food products? Why or why not? 7. Aside from the European corn borer, which other insects may be harmed by transgenic bt corn? You are going to gather data on four different strains of corn. For each strain you will collect data under three conditions (no ECB, minimal ECB, and high ECB infestations). As you gather your data fill in the chart on the following page. Each run will provide you with 3 dishes of corn per corn strain. You are to record each of those weights.8. For the experiment using the Golden Crop strain, explain what is the independent variable. 9. For the three rows marked âhighâ for infestation, what is the independent variable? 10. What is the dependent variable for all the experiments in this lab? 11. Discuss which strain provides the best yield under all conditions.

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6. Is Bt corn allowed in human consumption food products? Why or why not? 7. Aside from the European corn borer, which other insects may be harmed by transgenic bt corn? You are going to gather data on four different strains of corn. For each strain you will collect data under three conditions (no ECB, minimal ECB, and high ECB infestations). As you gather your data fill in the chart on the following page. Each run will provide you with 3 dishes of corn per corn strain. You are to record each of those weights.8. For the experiment using the Golden Crop strain, explain what is the independent variable. 9. For the three rows marked âhighâ for infestation, what is the independent variable? 10. What is the dependent variable for all the experiments in this lab? 11. Discuss which strain provides the best yield under all conditions.

		How destructive is the ECB on four common corn varieties?
		How effective are GMO corn varieties in reducing the loss of yield to ECB infestation?
		What effect does GMO corn varieties have on the growth and development of ECB larvae?
		Are GMO corn varieties more resistant to ECB infestation than non-modified corn varieties?

		The variety of corn plant used in the experiment.
		The number of plants tested in each treatment.
		The yield of kernels per ear of corn.
		The level of ECB infestation.

		The level of ECB infestation.
		The yield of kernels per ear of corn.
		The number of plants tested in each treatment.
		The type of soil and amounts of water and sunlight the plants received.

		The type of soil in which the plants are grown.
		The amount of water each plant received.
		The yield of kernels per ear of corn.
		The level of ECB infestation.

		Corn plants that were grown in the dark.
		Corn plants that were not exposed to ECB infestation.
		Corn plants that were grown with all-purpose plant food.
		Corn plants that were genetically modified to prevent flowering.

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		amounts of sunlight and water provided to the plants
		number of ears produced per plant
		amount of food given to the plants
		low and high ECB infestation