A genetically modified food or GM food product is defined as “meat and edible plants modified through genetic engineering” (Genetically Modified (GM) Foods‚ 2015). Furthermore‚ human beings have engaged in the process of genetically modifying plants and animals‚ with selective breeding practices within identical species‚ “since the beginning of civilization” (Genetically Modified (GM) Foods‚ 2015). However‚ current methods of genetic modification can cross species boundaries‚ which require suppressive
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the WHO‚ Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally‚ e.g. through the introduction of a gene from a different organism…. Most existing genetically modified crops have been developed to improve yield‚ through the introduction of resistance to plant diseases or of increased tolerance of herbicides. The WHO also adds that‚ GM could be used in changing the level of nutrients in food and limit
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Purpose In this lab‚ we used PCR and gel electrophoresis to identify genetically modified food. Introduction A genetically modified organism is an organism whose DNA or genetic makeup has been modified to code for certain desirable traits("Genetically Modified Foods"). Common genetically modified plants include corn and soy‚ and common genetically modified animals are fish. Many genetically modified plants are coded to resist bugs‚ grow faster‚ and produce bigger fruit‚ while most GMO animals
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BIOL1162-01 Nov 25 2011 Stephanie Stranges Genetically Modified Food: Panacea or Poison Research Assignment Genetic modified foods can have its negative effects‚ such as not knowing what the long term health effects might be‚ but it is beneficial to humans as it produces a better quality and quantity of food that could possibly end starvation. It also gives the possibility to save some trees and help the environment. The way genetic modified foods products are produced are by genetic engineering
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The controversy over genetically modified (GM) food‚ also known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs)‚ is viewed in diverse manners worldwide. Some individuals believe that GM food is more beneficial to society than not‚ while others bear strong beliefs that they may cause negative and harmful effects in the future. There are several reasons that could lead a person to believe that GM foods have a variety of advantages. However‚ there are various factors that could lead a person to
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A few pros would have to be‚ Foods can be modified to have more essential vitamins and nutrients‚ or simply taste better. By doing this‚ the increase in variety‚ and convenience for foods allows others to get their needed vitamins‚ and nutrients from just plants rather than having to buy supplements. Genetically modified foods are part of our daily diet and reassuringly enough appear to be quite healthy for us. Some would see this as a plus because everyone is looking for new ways to be healthier
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GMOs are genetically modified organisms‚ in short. To expand‚ these organisms have had their genetic material (legitimately‚ pieces of their DNA) altered to a point that is a polar opposite of what would naturally occur in nature if it had not been used for this purpose. This act of altering DNA occurs in a laboratory‚ performed by genetic engineers. These said engineers take the organism in which they would like to alter and insert one (or more‚ in some cases) new pieces of DNA into the desired
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The Arguments for and against using genetically modified organisms in food production "Biotechnology involves any technique that uses living organisms or parts there of to make or modify products‚ to improve plants or animals or to develop micro organisms for specific uses" (Dr Sriwatanapongse‚ www.afic.org) In the past century we’ve have been lucky enough to stumble upon one of the basic building blocks of organisms‚ DNA. In recent years scientists have been able to develop ways in which
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The Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods Despite the recent surge in media coverage regarding genetically modified foods (GM foods) many Americans are unaware of what these foods are‚ or the possible benefits and dangers associated with them. Sometimes referred to as agricultural biotechnology; genetic modifying means that the DNA of food has been altered in some way at a cellular level. Scientists have learned that by inserting the genetic information from one organism into another they can
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My Script: Genetically Modified Foods‚ also known as GM foods‚ is the process of using biotechnology techniques to create specific changes into the foods DNA‚ using methods of genetic engineering. These techniques can allow our food to be modified. This then allows us to make our crops resistant to pests and disease‚ which benefits farmers‚ so they don’t have to spend excessive amounts of money on insecticides‚ it also enables the foods to have the capability to adapt to any environmental conditions
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