Project in Biotechnology Submitted by: Romina Jairah M. Santos Submitted to: Mrs. Imelda Alvarez GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMOs) HISTORY: The general principle of producing a GMO is to alter the genetic material of an organism’s genome. Genetic modification caused by human activity has been occurring since humans first domesticated animals in 12 000 BC and plants around 10‚000 BC. Genetic engineering the direct transfer of DNA from one organism to another was first accomplished by Herbert
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true. In fact‚ genetically engineered food is being consumed daily with no thorough research of its potential threats on human health. 2. Genetically modified ingredients can cause cancer. A consultant histopathologest at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary‚ Dr Stanley Ewen‚ raised the concern that food and water contaminated with genetically engineered material could increase the growth of malignant tumours upon contact with humans. Later‚ other studies suggested a link between engineered food and cancer.
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’Genetically modified Products: Harmful or Helpful? Genetic‚ modification in products is not a new concept‚ for many years‚ scientist have been doing research in this field‚ consequently there have been a lot of discussion on whether genetic modification of a product is bad or good. Genetic modification was limited to mixing traits of organisms only within the same family of species‚ but due to advanced biotechnology‚ scientist can now genetically modify different species. Genetically engineered
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Genetically modified food‚ also known as GM food refer to foodstuff such as animals or plants that had their genetic makeup altered to make them grow bigger‚ stay fresher and other benefits that will make human life more simple. By using the genetic information from one organism‚ and inserting or modifying it into another organism‚ scientists can make food crops stay fresher‚ grow bigger‚ and have the crops create their own pesticides. There are many advantages of GM food in today’s vast population
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The “Genetically Modified Food: Good‚ Bad‚ Ugly” by Arthur L. Caplan talks about how customers do not have any information of what the food that is being consume is made from and this may consequences for the consumers in the long run because of not knowing what chemicals are being used in the production of each part of the food. As you read this article‚ the author emphasized on a key problem for businesses that they need to label their products that contain genetically modified organisms also called
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Introduction Food is any material consumed to provide nutritional support for the body which it is probably from plant or animal that holds important nutrients‚ such as carbohydrates‚ proteins‚ vitamins‚ or minerals (Shah‚ 2006). Despite the importance of the food but it will be harmful in human health if it was genetically modified. So‚ genetically modified Food‚ is food that has been well genetically altered. Furthermore‚ they are foods products from genetically modified organisms that have had
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Genetically Modified Organisms: The Truth In recent decades‚ people have come to the idea that there is truly something sinister about genetically modified organisms. Contrary to what many people believe‚ genetically modified organisms possess the ability to juristically benefit the world in a number of positive ways. Genetic engineering can help create a larger production and a longer shelf life for crops‚ making it possible to safely send and transport them to countries and nations without access
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Science has been evolving since the start of man. There have been finding and inventions large and small. Genetically Modified Organisms‚ also known as GMOs‚ are one of those large findings. GMOs are a vital part of our world’s food production. In Frankenstein‚ by Mary Shelley‚ the creature could be considered a scientific breakthrough and also a genetically modified organism. Frankenstein is a romantic novel. If the creature would have been used correctly it would have helped with scientific breakthroughs
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Are GMO’s the Future of Food? To some‚ “Genetically Modified” is synonymous with “dangerous” and “unnatural” to others Genetically Modified Organisms can mean the difference between eating or starving‚ and can mean saving thousands of dollars in crop losses. GMO’s can help farmers grow more food on less land and can help farmers in the developing world grow a sustenance crop to support and feed their families. Those who view GMO’s as a danger to themselves and their children usually don’t fully
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Genetically modified organisms or as most of us know them by GMOs. These are organisms where a gene is purposely changed or added artificially to make it more appealing. Humans have been genetically enhancing anything we can. Many people are for GMOs while others are against it. An estimated 70% of all of our food supply contain at least one genetically modified organism. Therefor if you were against it there is really no way of running away from them. I think GMOs do more good then harm. Selective
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