B06 : GMO Sugar? Do Ants Have a Preference?


Students Oliver Brenninkmeijer
School IND - Oakville Christian School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 7
Group Group 3 - Life Sciences I
Abstract The purpose of this experiment is to determine if ants prefer one type of sugar over the other, specifically sugar from GMO (genetically modified organism) or non-GMO beets or cane sugar. This experiment is being conducted to determine if ants avoid a specific type of sugar and therefore if humans should avoid it too.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Hillfield Strathallan College Awards of ExcellenceHillfield Strathallan College Awards of Excellence - Life Sciences Award$ 100
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80
BASEF Inspiration Student AwardsBASEF Inspiration Student Award$ 500