Research the following problem using a search engine such as www.altavista.com or www.google.com. Please avoid doing searches with AOL, Ask An Expert, or Ask Jeeves. They do not provide the full breadth of Websites needed to investigate scientific topics. Before pursuing this activity, first come up with a list of key words or phrases you would need to perform an accurate and concise search.
An agricultural biotechnology company genetically modified corn that produces a bacterial protein called Bt toxin. The toxin works like a natural insecticide killing corn pests. As a food safety chemist for the United States Department of Agriculture, you must analyze the benefits and risks of this technique. Your role is to identify the types of organisms that can be unintentionally harmed by the Bt toxin.
